

WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE?
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You and your spouse are the ones that make the decisions about your family rather than a court Judge
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It is an informal yet structured negotiation process to discuss issues arising from your separation and explore and settle on resolutions outside of court
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It is a cooperative, safe, and positive settlement environment
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You are supported during the discussion of issues by your own experienced family law lawyer
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Your lawyer assists you and works together collaboratively with
your spouse's lawyer to facilitate the negotiation process to minimize any animosity, anxiety, and expenses
HOW DO WE START
THE PROCESS?
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Contact a collaborative lawyer of your choice anywhere in Ontario
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Each spouse will have an initial meeting with their collaborative lawyer at which time you will sign a Retainer Agreement which authorizes your lawyer to be your legal representative
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Your lawyer can invite your spouse to participate
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The lawyers will contact each other to review priority issues and set up the first four-way meeting
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The goal is for the spouses to sign a Separation Agreement