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Is a Family Law Lawyer the Only Professional You Need During a Divorce?
You and your spouse have chosen to get a divorce, so you decide to seek out a family law lawyer to see what your rights are and to explore your options. As you talk over your situation and begin to get a clearer picture of what’s ahead, you wonder whether you should...
10 Reasons to Choose Collaborative
By Rita Davie at HD Collaborative Law There are probably a thousand reasons why collaborative practice is the best method of family law, but here are my top ten: 1. Choice The collaborative process gives the parties the choice to meet when they're ready, where they...
Using a Separation Agreement as a Unique Tool
Many people think of a separation as the precursor to divorce. While that may or may not always be true, one important document that can help couples determine what comes next is a separation agreement outlining the needs and wants of both parties. In fact, a...
A Better Way to Divorce: Helping Families When There is Intimate Partner Violence
Recent global events have shined a spotlight on a pervasive issue in our society: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV). Statistics Canada Juristat Article: Family Violence in Canada: a statistical profile, 2011, includes the following information about reported...
The Advantages of an Uncontested Divorce
You may have heard the terms “contested divorce” or “uncontested divorce”, but it may not be clear what these terms mean. A contested divorce means that two people cannot agree on one or more terms of a divorce, leading them to seek legal advice and often a visit to...
Who’s on My Collaborative Family Law Team?
If you’ve heard of collaborative family law, but you aren’t sure what to expect from the process during a separation or divorce, you may be surprised to learn that you have multiple professionals on your team. While many couples seek legal advice from a lawyer, there...
The Three Key Ingredients of Collaborative Family Law
If you and your spouse are looking for ways to make your divorce agreement go more smoothly, you may be looking for alternatives to the court system. It may also be important to you to finalize your divorce as quickly as possible, while also achieving a fair and...
Four Questions You Should Ask Your Divorce Lawyers
As you sit down with a lawyer to discuss filing for divorce, you may have lots of questions. Will you be able to split your assets fairly? Can you manage your finances once you’ve split? How will your children be affected? These are all important and relevant...
Defining Divorce: Domestic Laws in Ontario
If you live in Ontario and you and your spouse are considering a divorce, you may have questions about your eligibility and the required process for applying. Divorce law is part of the domestic law umbrella in Ontario, and the laws for separation and divorce are much...
Seeking Legal Advice: Questions You’ll Want to Ask During a Separation
If you and your spouse have decided to separate, it can be difficult to get your bearings as you discover that many details will need attention in addition to your normal routine. While it may be tempting to sit back and hope things sort themselves out, one of the...
We are a Proud Member of the Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals
Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region is a proud member of the Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals, which acts as a central resource for 18 different collaborative practice groups in Ontario. Visit their website for plenty of useful information on collaborative law, including access to a short video about the support offered to you through a collaborative approach.
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Ultimately, our goal at Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region is to protect the dignity and long-term interests of all family members and help you move forward with your life after separation. Contact any of our members to learn more about our services and how we can assist you using collaborative family practice.
