Separation and divorce can be a painful and confusing experience presenting emotional, practical and legal challenges. Many people choose Collaborative Law as a healthy and productive way to work things out. In Collaborative Law, you and your spouse negotiate the settlement of your separation issues in a way that promotes respect, places the needs of children first and focuses on meeting the unique needs of your family. All of this is done without court.
Your collaborative lawyer advises you and assists you in identifying what is important to you and your family. Your spouse’s lawyer makes the same commitment. With a focus on resolving, not litigating, the collaborative lawyers help you find a settlement which meets your needs and makes the most sense to you, your spouse and your family. This process can work even when spouses have very different ideas about what is the best solution.
The Collaborative Law process can also include child specialists, financial specialists and counselors/coaches as resources for the family. In this way, the family benefits from the assistance and support of professionals with specialized skills.
Collaborative Law offers many distinct advantages:
• Your lawyer guides and advises you through the entire negotiation
• Your time, energy and financial resources are focused on settlement
• Face-to-face meetings make negotiations direct and efficient, usually resulting in
considerable cost-saving compared to litigation
• Your family’s needs are the focus
• You control the decision-making
• Open and respectful communication is encouraged
• New tools for effective problem-solving can be learned
• There is full disclosure of facts and information
• Your family’s privacy is respected
The process helps both of you plan for your own future and that of your children, and to begin new lives for all of you.
To find out more about collaborative law / collaborative practice, go to www.collaborativepractice.com.To find collaborative lawyers in Prince Edward Island go to www.collaborativelawpei.com.
