Mediation & Arbitration
Efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution for parenting, support, and property matters, guided by neutral professionals experienced in Alberta family law.
Learn More →Our family dispute resolution Calgary practice provides a way to resolve divorce and custody matters without going to court. At Cunningham Family Law, we help families through mediation, arbitration, collaborative divorce, legal coaching and parenting coordination, saving you time, money and stress while reaching a fair resolution.
Dispute Resolution Services
Amicable Divorce
Amicable, cost-effective joint divorce with one lawyer, offering clear guidance and fair Alberta-focused solutions.
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Collaborative Divorce Law
A respectful, solutions-focused divorce process that helps Calgary families resolve separation issues privately and without going to court.
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Legal Coaching for Self-Represented Litigants
Practical, on-demand legal guidance for individuals navigating family law matters on their own, including drafting support, strategy, and court preparation.
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Parenting Coordination
Structured, child-focused support to help separated parents resolve ongoing parenting disputes, improve communication, and implement court orders or agreements efficiently under Alberta’s family law framework.
Learn More →Why Resolve Your Family Law Matter Out of Court?
Most Alberta family law files settle without a trial, the real question is how much time, money, and conflict it takes to get there. Court is slow and expensive, and court appearances are generally public; a contested matter can take a year or more, and costs scale with conflict. Out-of-court processes like mediation and arbitration or collaborative divorce are private, faster, and keep decision-making with you rather than a judge.
Privacy matters especially for business owners and professionals: court appearances are generally public and decisions can be reported publicly, while mediation and arbitration remain confidential. Financial details, business valuations, and family matters stay out of the public file.
Choosing the Right Process
- You want a neutral to help you agree, mediation. Non-binding until you sign; you keep control of the outcome.
- You want a final, binding decision without court, arbitration, or mediation-arbitration ("med-arb"), where an arbitrator decides anything you can't settle.
- You both want a respectful, structured negotiation, collaborative divorce, where both lawyers are retained solely to settle.
- You've already agreed on most things, an amicable joint divorce with one lawyer may be the most cost-effective path.
- You're self-represented but want a lawyer in your corner, legal coaching gives you strategy and document review as needed.
- Ongoing parenting conflict after an order or agreement, parenting coordination resolves day-to-day disputes quickly.
Serving Calgary and Surrounding Communities
We represent clients across:
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- High River
- Strathmore
- Canmore
- Banff
- and surrounding areas
Protect Your Future Today
Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when business interests, pensions, real estate, or significant assets are involved. Cunningham Family Law is built for clients who need clear advice, strong negotiation skills, and a lawyer who understands the financial landscape as deeply as the legal one. We help individuals and families across Calgary and surrounding communities make informed decisions and protect what matters most.
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Call (403) 804-0497 or send us a message. We respond within 4 hours on business days.
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