Family Mediation for People Who Want Structure, Dignity, and a Workable Way Forward.
Helping people navigate change with courage, clarity, and connection — resolving parenting plans, support, and family transitions without court escalation.
Support Designed for Your Family's Circumstances
Facilitative, interest-based dispute resolution that addresses the unique threads of your family's story.
Separation & Co-Parenting Mediation
Child-centred decisions and a workable co-parenting foundation—without court escalation when possible.
- Parenting plans, schedules, and holiday rotations
- Decision-making frameworks for health & education
- Child support baseline and Section 7 expense sharing
- Co-parenting communication rules & transitions
Family Decision-Making & Transitions
Structured support when families are facing major life changes and need to reach shared, dignified decisions.
- Aging parents, elder care, and living transitions
- Adult sibling collaboration & care distribution
- Financial transparency & family roles
- Blended and re-forming family alignment
Ongoing Family Conflict & Pre-Conflict
De-escalating recurring communication breakdowns and holding proactive early-intervention resets.
- Interrupting circular, defensive communication patterns
- Establishing enforceable boundaries around contact
- Pre-conflict alignment before disputes escalate into court
- Dispute resolution ladders for future disagreements
The 8-Step Family Mediation Roadmap
Mediation should never feel ambiguous. Every file follows a structured, transparent lifecycle from initial inquiry to final legal review.
Inquiry + Conflict Check
Initial reach-out to confirm basic fit and clear any professional conflicts of interest.
Confidential Consult
A 15-minute introductory call to understand scope, answer questions, and assess file fit.
Individual Screening
Private, separate meetings to assess safety, power balance, and decision-making readiness.
Case Design Decision
Selecting the most appropriate session format (joint, shuttle, or hybrid) and safety safeguards.
Agreement to Mediate
Reviewing and signing the operational agreement establishing confidentiality and ground rules.
Mediation Sessions
Agenda-driven, interest-based dialogue to move from stuck conflict into workable agreements.
Draft Documentation
Tentative outcomes documented in a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for lawyer review.
Closure & Next Steps
Formalizing file completion, encouraging ILA review, and establishing clear follow-through.
Meet Virginia Davis
I am a Family Mediator (AccFM candidate), Coach (PCC candidate), and Writer based in London, Ontario. My practice blends procedural structure with deep human compassion, helping families find clarity in moments of pressure and transition.
With over 14 years in emergency telecommunications with the Ontario Ministry of Health, I bring proven composure, steady boundaries, and calm authority to high-stakes family conversations. I manage the process so you and your family can focus on reaching durable, future-focused solutions.
Practice North Stars
- ✓ Safety Above All
- ✓ Procedural Fairness
- ✓ Informed Self-Determination
- ✓ Best Interests of the Child
Book a 15-Minute Confidential Consult
A brief, no-pressure conversation to understand what you are navigating, explain how family mediation works, and confirm whether it is an appropriate and safe fit for your situation.
