Refer
The referring law firm sends a brief, non-confidential referral summary to ClearDocket.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Move the stuck file
toward resolution.
ClearDocket coordinates The Stuck File Sprint™: a structured, four-hour mediation session for suitable family-law matters that have stalled over the remaining issues. An independent mediator conducts the session, in person or virtually, as agreed by the participants and mediator.
Serving family-law practices across selected Ontario regions
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THE CLEARDOCKET APPROACH
Good resolution work
takes collaboration.
We help make it easier.
Some family-law matters are close to resolution but remain stalled over a limited number of financial or parenting issues. The Stuck File Sprint™ gives suitable matters a concentrated, structured opportunity to address those outstanding points in one four-hour session.
ClearDocket manages the referral coordination and administrative pathway. An independent mediator completes the professional screening and conducts the mediation. The referring lawyers remain responsible for legal advice and any final separation agreement.
See how the process works →SIGNATURE SERVICE / 01
The Stuck
File Sprint
A productized four-hour facilitated mediation session for suitable family-law matters that are largely resolved but stuck on specific remaining issues. The session is conducted by an independent mediator and may take place virtually or in person, depending on the parties’ and mediator’s agreement.
Discuss a referral ↗01
A four-hour working session
Concentrate on the remaining points of disagreement—such as specific asset issues, parenting schedules or other unresolved terms.
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In person or virtual
The format is selected in coordination with the independent mediator and participants, based on suitability and practical preference.
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Document the outcome
Where agreement is reached, the outcome can be recorded in a memorandum of understanding for the parties and their lawyers to review. Counsel handles the formal separation agreement.
PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS
Four hours.
Focused issues.
Forward motion.
Focused issues.
Forward motion.
Connect with ClearDocket to discuss a potential referral, professional collaboration or whether this focused mediation process may be appropriate.
A signature offering within ClearDocket’s broader ADR approach.A SIMPLE, COORDINATED REFERRAL PATH
From referral
to a focused session.
ClearDocket coordinates the administrative steps around the session while the independent mediator retains responsibility for screening, suitability and mediation.
Coordinate
ClearDocket confirms the proposed process, coordinates administrative onboarding and arranges next steps with the independent mediator.
Screen & prepare
The independent mediator conducts intake, conflict checks and screening, and determines whether mediation is appropriate before the session proceeds.
Four-hour Sprint
The independent mediator conducts the four-hour mediation, in person or virtually as agreed. Any outcome is returned to the parties and their lawyers for review and next steps.
CLEARDOCKET / PRACTICE SUPPORT
A file
in motion.
in motion.
CLARITYFOCUSPROGRESS
A practical ADR resource for the broader resolution community
FOR LAWYERS, MEDIATORS & PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
Keep the focus on
the file that is stuck.
ClearDocket provides a centralized referral and coordination pathway for a defined four-hour mediation service. The independent mediator—not ClearDocket—conducts the screening and mediation, while the referring law firm continues to advise and represent its clients.
- ✓ A defined four-hour mediation format for suitable stalled matters
- ✓ Centralized referral, onboarding coordination and scheduling
- ✓ Independent mediator screening and mediation
- ✓ In-person or virtual session format, as agreed
FOR LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS
A practical way to
unstick a matter.
The Stuck File Sprint™ is designed for matters where the parties have resolved much of the separation but remain gridlocked on a limited number of issues. ClearDocket coordinates the service; an independent mediator conducts a concentrated four-hour session, either in person or virtually as agreed. Counsel remains responsible for legal advice and preparing any final separation agreement.
Address the remaining issues
Use a dedicated four-hour session to work through the specific points preventing a largely resolved matter from moving forward.
One coordinated pathway
ClearDocket coordinates referral administration, onboarding logistics and scheduling with the independent mediator.
Independent mediation
The independent mediator handles screening, suitability decisions and the mediation itself. Each lawyer continues to advise their own client.
Choose the right setting
The four-hour session can be virtual or in person, depending on the needs of the matter and agreement of the mediator and participants.
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
ADR is part of the professional conversation. The Law Society of Ontario’s Rules of Professional Conduct emphasize considering ADR and, where appropriate, informing clients about available options. ClearDocket offers an additional resource to consider for suitable matters.
OUR ROLE / IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A connector.
Not a legal or mediation provider.
ClearDocket is a business-to-business referral, administration and coordination service. Its flagship offering, The Stuck File Sprint™, is a structured four-hour mediation session for suitable stalled family-law matters. ClearDocket coordinates the service and its administrative workflow; an independent mediator conducts the intake, screening and mediation.
ClearDocket is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation or mediation. The independent mediator is responsible for professional screening, conflict checks, determining suitability, conducting the mediation and meeting their professional obligations. The session may be held virtually or in person, as agreed by the mediator and participants.
Each party should obtain independent legal advice. The referring law firm remains responsible for advising and representing its client and for preparing or finalizing any formal separation agreement. Any memorandum of understanding is a record of the mediation outcome for review by the parties and their lawyers; it is not a substitute for independent legal advice or a formal separation agreement.
A referral does not guarantee acceptance, suitability, a particular mediator, scheduling, settlement or any other outcome. All decisions about whether to participate and whether mediation is appropriate remain with the parties and the independent mediator.
Do not send confidential, privileged, identifying or sensitive case information through this website or to ClearDocket unless and until an appropriate process and safeguards have been expressly confirmed. Submitting an inquiry does not create a lawyer-client or mediator-client relationship with ClearDocket, and does not itself establish confidentiality or privilege.
START A CONVERSATION
Let's get the
file moving.
For professional referrals, mediator collaboration or to discuss the right ADR pathway — including whether The Stuck File Sprint™ may be suitable — contact ClearDocket.
Serving family-law practices across selected Ontario regions.
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Let’s find the right
next step.
This initial inquiry is for lawyers, law clerks, mediators and professional referral partners. You may indicate a potential Stuck File Sprint™ referral or ask about the coordination process. Do not include party or child names, financial account details, court documents or other confidential or sensitive information.
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Keep it non-confidentialClearDocket is not a law firm or mediation provider. Submitting this form does not create a lawyer-client or mediator-client relationship, confirm acceptance of a referral, or establish confidentiality or privilege. Do not send sensitive case information through this form.