Preserve the Interests of Your Family during a Divorce
No one ever expects to have their marriage end when they initially take their vows. Unfortunately, a number of circumstances can occur during a marriage that can cause a strain on the spouses. The couple may grow apart, finances may cause a strain, and other more trying occurrences may lead to a separation. Whatever the case may be, divorce is tough, but it doesn’t have to be made any harder than necessary. Trying to remain respectful and considerate throughout the entire process can really make the process much easier, faster, cheaper, and less stressful for everyone involved, including kids. Of course, a divorce lawyer Oakville should also be part of the equation.
Using Collaborative Family Law to Amicably End a Marriage
Rather than opting to drag a divorce through the courts and allow a judge to make decisions on marital issues on behalf the divorcing spouses, there are other options that are preferable when the couple is able to work together in an uncontested divorce situation. One alternative method for dissolving a marriage is collaboration through the guidance of a Collaborative Family Lawyer. This method is ideal for those who are still able to remain reasonable and respectful of each other, and maintain a level of cooperation to resolve the marital issues. A collaborative family law approach helps to preserve the interests of all family members using open communication and respect and protect the rights of the children and spouses going forward.
If the spouses both agree to this method of separation, they then enter into a Participation Agreement, along with the signatures of their respective lawyers and other professionals on the team. The role of the collaborative family lawyer is to provide legal advice and information to their client, while preparing a fair separation agreement that protects their client going forward. This voluntary method helps to resolve conflict in a much more cooperative manner and puts the control in the hands of the divorcing couple – not the judge.
Keeping Divorce Dignified and Respectful with a Trained Expert
For support and assistance in ending a marriage through collaboration, contact Diane Daly and her team of experts. Diane is an experienced divorce lawyer who has helped many couples end their marriage using collaboration as the process of choice. Visit www.OakilleLaw.ca today to determine if collaborative law is right for you or if other methods of avoiding divorce court – like negotiation or arbitration – are more appropriate. You can also call Diane’s team in Oakville (serving all of GTA and southern Ontario) at (905) 844-5883.
Collaborative Family Law – A Dignified Approach to Divorce
Collaborative Family Law – An Alternative to Court Divorce
Going through a separation and divorce is an incredibly trying time in a couple’s and family’s life. This difficult period can be even more difficult and stressful when the proceedings are dragged through the court system for extended periods of time with opposing parties fighting over every matter involved in dissolving the marriage.
Rather than taking the divorce proceedings to the court, there are other viable and less stressful options for those separating. Among these options is collaborative family law. This alternative to court divorce offers divorcing couples a much more dignified and cooperative approach to an otherwise potentially stressful and exasperating situation.
What is Collaborative Family Law?
Collaborative law is a legal process whereby the divorcing spouses find alternatives to divorce court and judgements in order to dissolve their marriage amicably. The divorcing couple will work with lawyers trained in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or collaborative family law. Other family professionals may also be involved, including accountants, financial planners, child psychologists or others in order to facilitate the separation agreement. This alternative to divorce ultimately leaves much more control in hands of the separating couple in comparison to court proceedings, where the judge will ultimately have the final say.
With such a process, collaborative family law proceedings will allow each party to achieve a settlement that meets their needs, that they are generally satisfied with. This is a voluntary process that generally involves each party signing a contract that binds each party to this particular process, showing their commitment to work collaboratively to reach a settlement.
Hiring a Collaborative Family Law Lawyer
Although collaborative law may not be suitable for everyone, it is an option available for those who believe their divorce can be handled amicably without the judgment through the courts. If you think collaborative family law is right for you, hire the experts in this field of family law, like Diane Daly and her team.
Diane’s 20 years of experience helping families dissolve their marriages as stress-free as possible makes her the ideal choice when you are looking to separate. If you are in the Greater Toronto area or Southern Ontario, call Diane Daly and her team today and see how they can help get you and your family through this trying and stressful time and on to a better tomorrow.
Collaborative Family Law May Be Your Best Divorce Alternative
Divorce is very stressful for a couple ending their marriage. When children are involved it can be even more psychologically damaging. An aggressive and long legal battle can emotionally scar all parties involved. There are alternatives to going to court that make the divorce process less damaging, and also tend to be less expensive and quicker.
Collaborative family law is a cooperative approach to divorce. This model uses a team approach to assist spouses in resolving issues arising upon separation. The collaborative “team” includes both spouses, a collaborative family lawyer, and any other professionals they feel are needed (e.g. financial experts, family specialists). Often, lawyers are not needed for all aspects of the negotiation. This approach is cost effective and efficient because the spouses have access to the right expertise at the right time and the process is more in their control than divorce court.
In collaborative family law, spouses control the process and work together. If both parties agree to the collaborative model, a Participation Agreement is signed by the spouses and all professionals involved. During a series of confidential meetings, a collaborative family lawyer supports the spouses in identifying issues, generating options and choosing solutions that meet the needs of both parties. A separation agreement is then drafted. Collaboration eases the emotional strains of a separation and protects the well being of the children. Through open communication, full disclosure and mutual respect, both parties address their concerns. This paves the way for smooth transitions and positive interactions in the future. People who reach agreements themselves tend to be more satisfied than those who have decisions imposed on them by a judge.
Collaborative family law is voluntary and both parties must cooperate in the settlement meetings. If either spouse decides to go to court, everyone on the team must withdraw from the process. This is an incentive for everyone involved to be committed to negotiating and coming to agreements. The collaborative family lawyer’s role is to provide legal advice, and coach the spouses in an organized framework to agree on the terms of a separation agreement.
Collaborative family law will not work for everyone, but it is a viable and preferred method for many families.
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