Frequently asked questions

Both spouses receive the same legal information at the same time. This ensures that neither party enters the negotiation stage with a different understanding of the legal framework, and it prevents either party from being misled about what family law does or does not support.

The seminar addresses these situations directly. Pre-marriage assets, inherited property, business interests, pension entitlements, and parenting arrangements all have specific legal treatments that vary by province, and the seminar explains how each is typically handled. For situations that are genuinely complex, your divorce mediator will ensure you understand where general principles apply and where individual legal guidance may be needed.

Absolutely. Independent legal advice from a family lawyer is available to you at any point during the INR™ process, and it is a built-in step at the end before the separation agreement is signed. The What is the Law™ Seminar does not replace that. It ensures that you are well-informed when you consult your own lawyer, which makes that conversation significantly more productive.

Because informed spouses reach better agreements. When both spouses understand what family law supports before they start discussing who gets what, then the negotiation is grounded in reality rather than expectation. It reduces the gap between what people hope for and what the process can deliver. It allows both parties to reach a genuine resolution rather than a reluctant compromise.