Victoria Mediation Services
402-2020 Richmond Road V8R 6R5 Victoria, BC, Canada

Effective screening can remove the barriers to safe effective mediation. Please see Michael Butterfield's recent article on the MASIC 4 screening protocol. https://www.cbabc.org//Aug/Features/Making-Mediation-Safer

Effective screening can remove the barriers to safe effective mediation. Please see Michael Butterfield's recent article on the MASIC 4 screening protocol. https://www.cbabc.org//Aug/Features/Making-Mediation-Safer

Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor mill on social media....Continue reading

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Making sure children are heard in family law cases.

Sometimes, even mediators need to laugh!

Great times to bond without distractions.

Improving Access to Justice with Unbundled Legal Services by Michael Butterfield, December BarTalk 2019

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Wishing everybody a really great BC Day long weekend.

Tips to avoid conflict over Summer vacation in separated families

#MakeAWillWeek is April 7-13 in British Columbia. Here are five key reasons people under the age of 55 should have a Will: *You have children under age 18. *You own a home.... *You are separated, divorced or living in a common-law relationship. *You have pets. *You want peace of mind about your family’s future. Learn more from BC Notaries: https://bit.ly/2YG4Eqt #wills #Notary #BritishColumbia See more

Seeing the Signs of Elder Abuse Workshop. Presenter: Bridey Morrison Morgan-BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN)*... Moderator: Michael Butterfield Victoria Mediation Services, Mediator & Arbitrator When: February 7, 2019, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm plus 30 minutes Q&A Where: Barristers Lounge, 5th Floor, Victoria Courthouse, 850 Burdett Ave, Victoria BC Cost: Free This workshop is designed to explore practical and ethical issues when providing services to elderly and vulnerable adults. Elder abuse takes many forms and can range from careless neglect to deliberate and intentional harm. As professionals, we have an obligation to recognize the signs of abuse and take steps to reduce and eliminate abuse. The first step is to See the Signs. For more info & registration please contact Jayne Embree at 250-590-8106 The event is free. Seating is limited and must be reserved. CPD Credits: Law Society of BC 1.5 hours & 1 hour for Family Violence