What is Collaborative Process? Is It Right for My Family?
While many people enter into a marriage contract and truly intend to stay with their partner forever, the reality is that there are many...Integrative or InterestBased Bargaining
by Brad Spangler. “Integrative or InterestBased Bargaining.” Posted: June 2003
What is Integrative or InterestBased Bargaining? Integrative bargaining (also called “interest-based bargaining,” “win-win bargaining”) is a negotiation strategy in which parties collaborate to find a “win-win” solution to their dispute. This strategy focuses on developing mutually beneficial agreements based on the interests of the disputants.
Collaborative practice comes into its own
by Mallory Hendry, for Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
Many family law disputes are better resolved with a team in a non-adversarial setting, and more lawyers are offering this kind of help.
As collaborative practice grows in popularity, a number of family lawyers across the country are working to launch Canada’s first inter-disciplinary organization.
You thought WHAT about court?
by Gary Direnfeld, “You thought WHAT about court?”
Couples in Ontario using the family court to separate must attend a Mandatory Information Program (MIP), before their first court appearance. The program is co-presented between a mental health professional and family law lawyer. The information provided is tightly scripted by the Ministry of the Attorney General and highlights issues faced by separating couples and children…