Resolve Conflict with Dignity: Choose The Collaborative Approach
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Who We Are
At Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region, our team brings together highly trained family lawyers, financial experts, and mental health professionals dedicated to guiding families through separation with compassion, integrity, and clarity—not court battles.
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What We Do
We help couples craft peaceful, out-of-court agreements by:
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Signing a Participation Agreement, committing all parties to respectful, conversation-based resolutions
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Working through issues together—covering parenting, property, support and more – with our team’s expertise supporting equitable, efficient and durable outcomes
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Ensuring full transparency and joint decision-making, so agreements reflect your real needs—not a judge’s ruling
Why Choose the Collaborative Process?
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Lower emotional and financial cost than traditional litigation
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Privacy—unlike court cases, everything stays confidential
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Greater control over outcomes, tailored solutions for both parties
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Healthier communication—ideal when children are involved or when futures are intertwined
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Faster resolution than court timelines, with more respect and less hostility
How It Works
1. Consultation with your respective collaborative lawyer
2. Sign the Participation Agreement—committing to negotiation without litigation
3. Build a team of professionals as needed: legal, financial, and family
4. Meet as a team, openly discussing your goals and concerns
5. Reach an agreement and finalize it for a respectful, post-divorce future
Getting Started
Want a divorce process that honors dignity, promotes healthy communication, and prioritizes your family’s future?
Speak with a professional today to explore if Collaborative Divorce is right for your situation.
What Families Are Saying About the Collaborative Process
“As I look back on our collaborative settlement, I have no regrets, only gratitude. The process ensured that we maintained respect for each other and our family; stayed focused on our values, i.e. what was important to us; remained reasonable and fair throughout; and navigated a complex, difficult experience in a timely and affordable way. Today, my ex and I are more supportive of each other than ever, which has meant the world to our children. Collaborative settlement helped us get through a very painful time in our lives in the healthiest way possible, and that was best for all of us.”
— Former CDWR Participant