THE TRUE COST OF COURT

Court isn’t built for healing — it’s built for winning, not collaborating, and not finding the most peaceful path forward. When families, couples, or individuals are already under stress, that system often makes things harder, not better.

Research shows that litigation can cost up to 10 times more than mediation and take three to five times longer to reach resolution.
During that time, communication often breaks down further, conflict escalates, and the emotional strain deepens.

The human cost is even higher:

  • Stress, anxiety, and burnout increase as families wait months or years for outcomes.

  • Work, school, and relationships suffer from ongoing tension and uncertainty.

  • Children and loved ones feel caught in the middle as conflict replaces communication.

In contrast, mediation offers a private, respectful, and supportive process that helps people make informed decisions faster — without the financial or emotional toll of court.

Mediation doesn’t just save money.
It saves energy, relationships, and peace of mind.

(Sources: Department of Justice Canada; Canadian Forum on Civil Justice; AFCC-O; OAFM Research Summaries)

BETTER PATHS, BETTER OUTCOMES

  • Couples without children reach agreement in over 80% of cases and often resolve matters within 1–3 sessions.

 

  • Children whose parents mediate report higher levels of stability and emotional security than those whose parents go through high-conflict litigation. (Sources: AFCC-O, Department of Justice Canada studies)

 

  • Parents who mediate are more likely to communicate respectfully after separation, which benefits children’s mental health, school performance, and social development.

 

  • Families who mediate are more likely to create customized parenting plans that reflect the child’s actual needs — not just court-imposed schedules.

 

  • Everyone has a clearer path forward

MEDIATION ISN'T JUST FASTER — IT'S EMPOWERING

Mediation gives people — not systems — the power to shape their own futures.

  • Whether you’re a couple separating after many years, partners without children, co-parents building new routines, or family members resolving property or caregiving matters, mediation restores choice, voice, and control

 

  • Instead of having outcomes imposed by a judge, mediation creates space for calm, guided conversations where people make informed decisions that reflect their real lives, values, and priorities.

 

  • 92% of families and couples who complete mediation report feeling more satisfied with their agreements than those who settle through court orders.

 

  • People are also far more likely to honour and maintain the agreements they design themselves, reducing future conflict, legal costs, and emotional strain.

 

  • Mediation is not just about resolving disputes — it’s about rebuilding understanding, respect, and stability in a way that truly fits the people involved.

(Sources: Department of Justice Canada; Mediate393 Research; OAFM)

BRIDGING DIFFERENCES & GETTING TO THE POINT

At BridgePoint, I believe people deserve better than endless conflict, costly court battles, and decisions made by strangers.

Mediation offers a different path — one built on understanding, respect, and resolution. It gives families, couples, and individuals the tools to move forward with clarity and control, without losing their voice in the process.

Here, we focus on what truly matters:

  • Reducing stress and cost while finding practical solutions

  • Protecting emotional well-being — especially for children and loved ones

  • Restoring communication and cooperation where conflict once stood

  • Designing agreements that fit real lives, not one-size-fits-all outcomes

BridgePoint helps people cut through confusion and conflict, so they can get to what matters most — peace, stability, and a future they can look forward to — not just live with.