Collaborative Family Law - Canada

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Collaborative Family Law - Canada
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Table of contents

• Collaborative Family Law Canada
• For family law to be successful
• Couples Must Be Honest
• Couples must agree to solve their case out of
  court
• Couples Control the Process
• Communication Guidelines used in Collaborative
  Family Law
• Benefits of Collaborative Family Law
• Is Collaborative Law for You?

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Collaborative Family Law - Canada

• Collaborative family law is a legal form of
  dispute settlement that involves couples who have
  decided to divorce or separate. The main aim of
  collaborative family law is to solve disputes
  fairly outside the court. Collaborative law is
  also known as collaborative practice, family law,
  or divorce law.

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• A group of lawyers in Canada decided to commit to
  this new way of solving divorce disputes in a
  dignified way to save couples the stress of
  lengthy court proceedings. Apart from the
  couples, two lawyers and other professionals like
  social workers and financial advisers can be
  involved. In the Collaboration Family Law, the
  couples agree to collaborate and solve their
  issues amicably.

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For family law to be successful
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Couples Must Be Honest

• This is a mandatory requirement of the family
  law. Both of you have to agree to be honest about
  this family law to go well. You're required to
  disclose all the relevant information fully. This
  is a commitment that both of you have to make.
  Failing to do so might make the lawyers to
  withdraw from the case. Matters to do with
  finances, properties, and all the vital
  information must be put to light to make it
  easier for the lawyers to determine the direction
  of the case.

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Couples must agree to solve their case out of
court

• There is no way the collaborative family law can
  be practiced without both parties agreeing to
  solve their dispute out of court. If your partner
  declines to resolve the matter out of the court
  then collaborative law cannot be used.

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Couples Control the Process

• In this divorce law, the couples are the ones in
  control of the case. The presence of your lawyers
  doesn't determine the case direction. The lawyers
  are just there to provide guidance and to offer
  legal advice, but the outcome is highly dependent
  on you and your partner.

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Communication Guidelines used in Collaborative
Family Law

• There are communication guidelines that parties
  follow during their meetings. These are
• Couples are not allowed to attack each other.
  Youre supposed to be composed and attack the
  matter at hand instead of attacking each other.
• When solving the disputes, you have to keep in
  mind the outcome of your decisions and the
  family's interest.
• Parties are not allowed to interrupt when the
  other parties are talking.

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• Using abusive words and inflammatory words is
  forbidden during meetings.
• You're not allowed to use 'him' or 'her' when
  referring to your partner instead, you can use
  his or her first name.
• No blaming one another or finding faults on each
  other during meetings.

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• When you have a case ongoing, you have to commit
  yourself and ensure that you attend all the
  meetings that your lawyers set.
• Parties must practice active listening. They
  should listen carefully to what the other party
  says and ask for an explanation if the points
  aren't clear to them.
• Collaborative Family Law has proven to be one of
  the best dispute resolution processes because, in
  this case, it's not a competition but a
  collaboration. There are several benefits of the
  family law, both the parties and children greatly
  benefit from the process.

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Benefits of Collaborative Family Law

• The parties collaborate to get the best out of
  this process. They work together towards a common
  goal.
• Collaborative law is less costly, and it takes a
  shorter time to solve than court proceedings.
  This family law gives the couple room to make
  arrangements that suit their needs.
• This divorce process addresses emotional issues
  that are never recognized in the legal system.
• Collaborative Family law emphasizes cooperation
  and honesty.

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• This process promotes a safe and confidential
  environment for couples.
• In this law process, parties are allowed to
  involve third parties like parenting coordinators
  during their negotiations.
• This process retains a good relationship which
  benefits the children after separation because
  the couples dont end up with bitterness.
• This form of dispute resolution is one of the
  most successful, among other laws.

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Is Collaborative Law for You?

• This law only suits those people who have good
  motives and are not aiming for revenge. If your
  goal is to see payback your partner in the wrong
  way, this process is not for you. This process
  cannot also work if your partner is not willing
  to cooperate.

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Conclusion

• Children are the most affected parties when
  couples decide to divorce or separate. If you are
  in the process of divorce and do not want to end
  your marriage negatively, collaboration family
  law can be very suitable for you. Most couples
  embrace this process because no matter their
  differences, the family remains protected,
  especially the children. If you want to save your
  children the emotional torture, using the
  collaborating family law can be very beneficial.

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Contact details

• Lichtblau Law Office
• Address 499 Wilson Heights Blvd, North York, ON
  M3H 2V7, Canada
• Phone Number 416-633-2465
• Email info_at_lichtblaulaw.com
• Website https//lichtblaulaw.com/