What is Collaborative Family Law?
Collaborative family law is a process where everyone agrees to work together (to collaborate) to create acceptable solutions that work well for both parties, and without going to court. In the collaborative approach:
- Both parties agree to stay out of court
- The emphasis is on creating solutions that address the values and goals of both parties and their children
- The sole objective is to reach an efficient, fair, comprehensive settlement of all issues.
Creates positive solutions
Divorce doesn't have to be adversarial.
No court appearance required
Resolves disputes without court
Respects all participants
And creates a positive outcome
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We are a group of independent lawyers and helping professionals who, although not in partnership, work together in cases that are suitable for the collaborative process and without going to court.
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In the process of negotiating the often painful relationship transitions that occur in the context of divorce, Mary Ellen’s counselling fosters a way of thinking and speaking that supports understanding, emotional clarity and value based decision- making. As a bereavement counselor with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association Ellen also deals with issues of grief and loss around separation and divorce.