About Stephen

About Stephen Rosenfield – Family Mediator

Stephen Rosenfield has more than 25 years experience helping separating and divorcing couples resolve parenting, financial and family matters through mediation.

A Comprehensive Approach to Family Mediation

Beginning his family mediation practice in 1999, Stephen works with families across Ontario, helping parents navigate difficult decisions while reducing conflict, uncertainty and unnecessary legal expenses.

His approach combines practical financial analysis, thoughtful parenting arrangements and a commitment to helping families reach fair, workable agreements.

Helping Families Through Conflict

Stephen believes that successful mediation involves more than reaching an agreement. It means helping both parties understand how their decisions will affect their lives, their children’s future (if there are children), and financial circumstances after separation.

Drawing on his extensive business and financial background, Stephen assists couples in addressing:

  • Parenting plans, decision-making responsibilities and children’s changing needs.
  • Child and spousal support arrangements.
  • Financial disclosure, income analysis and property division.
  • Post-separation budgets and long-term financial sustainability.
  • Detailed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) documenting proposed settlement terms.

Stephen has considerable experience working with families facing complicated financial or parenting circumstances, including families raising children with ADHD and additional educational or developmental needs.

Working Collaboratively with Family Lawyers

Stephen encourages both parties to obtain Independent Legal Advice (ILA) throughout mediation.

His process emphasizes preparing clear, comprehensive settlement documentation so each party’s lawyer can efficiently review the proposed arrangements, recommend any necessary changes and assists with finalizing a legally binding Separation Agreement.

This collaborative approach is designed to reduce duplication, control costs and preserve the benefits of mediation while respecting the important role of independent legal advice.

Experience, Understanding and Personal Attention

Throughout his mediation practice, Stephen has helped couples resolve a broad range of family disputes, from relatively straightforward separations to complex financial and parenting matters.

His approach emphasizes respectful communication, careful preparation and ensuring that each party understands the practical implications of proposed agreements.

Stephen now offers family mediation primarily through secure online meetings, providing flexibility and convenience for couples throughout Ontario.

Stephen’s approach

Honest, Responsible and Fair

Stephen invests in his clients and treats them honestly, responsibly and fairly. He believes a strategic online process with the right family law tools helps parents and children do well.

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Free 20–30 minute initial consultation for each party. Fees are discussed at the consultation.

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