Community survey

Family conversations in the GTA

We are a new family mediation practice in Mississauga. We are asking families across Peel and the GTA what makes separation and family disagreements harder than they need to be, so our free information sessions answer the questions people actually have. It is anonymous and takes about two minutes. Please do not include names or private details.

1. Where do you live?

MississaugaBramptonCaledonMilton or OakvilleToronto or EtobicokeVaughanElsewhere in Ontario

2. Which languages are spoken at home? (choose any)

EnglishPunjabiHindiUrduOther

3. Before today, how much did you know about family mediation?

NothingI had heard the wordI know roughly how it worksI or someone close to me has used it

4. When families separate, what do you think makes it hardest? (choose any)

Cost of lawyers and courtHow long it takesArguments about the childrenMoney, property and the homePressure or opinions from extended familyNot knowing where to startPrivacy, not wanting others to know

5. If your family needed help reaching an agreement, who would you turn to first?

A lawyerA mediatorA faith or community leaderFamily eldersFriendsOnline searchI am not sure

6. What would matter most when choosing a mediator? (choose any)

A clear fixed feeSpeaks my languageUnderstands my culture and communityEvening or weekend sessionsOnline sessionsConfidentialityRecommended by someone I trust

7. Would you attend a free 45 minute information session on separation, co-parenting and mediation?

Yes, in person in MississaugaYes, onlineMaybeNo

8. One thing you wish families knew before going through a separation (optional) 9. Email, only if you want to hear about free information sessions (optional, never shared)

Please answer at least one question.

Thank you.

Your answers help us plan sessions that are useful to families in our community. Visit our home page.

Family Fortress Resolution Group is the operating name of Fortress Resolution Group Inc., 267 Matheson Blvd East, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8. This page is general information, not legal advice.