David R. Penney

Since 1995, David, who is not a lawyer but a private practice divorce mediator, has worked with families of every lifestyle, socioeconomic, ethnic, and professional background across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Having mediated numerous divorces no matter how straight forward or complicated, he recognizes that every divorce carries the same potential for costly, destructive conflict, if pursued through the litigation process. 

David is the former President of the Board for the Ontario Association of Family Mediators, Board member for Family Mediation Canada and is a Commissioner for the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Amongst the various influences he has brought to the field of divorce mediation, David participated in the formation of the Child Support Guidelines in place today. 

Unfortunately, there may be times when due to difficult, protracted circumstances, the only choice is litigation. However, society has come to the realization that even in the most difficult of situations, considering the road to a Divorce Solution through mediation, could be the best first choice.