Collaborative Lawyer Devry Smith Frank 95 Barber Greene Road Suite 100 Toronto M3C 3E9 Phone: (416) 446-5080 Fax: (416) 449-7071 Email: john.schuman@devrylaw.ca Website: www.devrylaw.ca John, a Certified Specialist in Family Law, came to collaborative practice to provide quality, cost-effective resolutions to families in a way that is not harmful to the kids. John became a …
Collaborative Lawyer Galbraith Family Law 124 Dunlop Street West Barrie, ON L4N 1B1 Phone: (705) 727-4242 Fax: (705) 727-4240 Email: Brian@GalbraithFamilyLaw.com Website: www.GalbraithFamilyLaw.com Brian Galbraith understands the challenges of separation and divorce having experienced it himself. As a result, Brian combines his communication and negotiation skills with his personal experience to give clients the service …
Collaborative Lawyer Long Shariff and Associates 37 Sandiford Drive Suite 205 Stouffville, ON L4A 3Z2 Phone: (905) 591-4545 Fax: (905) 591-4550 Email: romaana@longshariff.com Website: www.longshariff.com “Romaana is a lawyer who works exclusively with clients who are dealing with divorce, separation and other family issues. Romaana helps clients to amicably resolve their differences through settlement, mediation …
Collaborative Lawyer Harvey S. Goldstein Law Office 1 Promenade Circle, Suite 300 G, Thornhill, ON, L4J 4P8 Phone: (905) 761-6263 Fax: (905) 761-6264 Email: harvey@thedivorcelawyer.ca Website: www.thedivorcelawyer.ca Mr. Goldstein has practiced law since 1984 and has restricted his practice to family law since 1992. He conducted/participated in mediations since 1995. He received training at the …
Collaborative Lawyer Devry Smith Frank 95 Barber Greene Road Toronto, Ontario M3C 3E9 Phone: (416) 446-3316 Fax: (416) 449-7071 Email: todd.slonim@devrylaw.ca Website: www.devrylaw.ca “Todd supports the positive resolution of family law disputes to reduce conflict and rehabilitate families experiencing separation and divorce. Todd advances the collaborative practice model as a process that maintains a family-first …
Collaborative Lawyer Hardie Law Professional Corporation 19 O’Brien Avenue Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 1G6 Phone: 877-354-0328 Fax: (877) 255-0940 Email: tracey@hardielaw.ca Website: hardielaw.ca Tracey was called to the bar in 2016 and has focussed strictly on family law with an emphasis on collaborative practice. Tracey graduated Osgoode Hall Law School in 2014 with a strong interest …
Collaborative Lawyer Gary A. Stern Barrister & Solicitor Professional Corporation 1938 Avenue Road Toronto, ON M5M 4A1 Phone: (416) 780-0199 Fax: (416) 780-0155 Email: gastern@torlaw.com Back to Member Directory
Collaborative Lawyer Judith Holzman Law Office 2126 Major Mackenzie Drive Maple L6A 1P7 Phone: (905) 303-1070 Fax: (905) 303-4364 Email: judith@jhlawoffices.com Website: www.jhlawoffices.com/ “I have been practicing Family Law for 40 years and became a Collaborative Lawyer as soon as it came to Ontario. Collaborative Family Law allows for a customized approach which suits the …
Collaborative Lawyer Law Office of Jean-Pierre Ung 18 Crown Steel Drive, Unit 303 Markham Ontario, L3R 9X8 Phone: (905) 554-8383 Fax: (905) 415-1145 Email: contact@jpung.com Website: www.jpung.com “With over eighteen years of experience, Jean-Pierre Ung is a lawyer dedicated to providing exceptional services. Jean-Pierre’s entire background has been centered around the law. In 1996, Jean-Pierre …
Collaborative Lawyer Horra Family Law 500 Hood Road, Suite 400 Markham, ON L3R 9Z3 Phone: (416) 840-1475 Fax: (800) 878-8939 Email: ritu.horra@horrafamilylaw.com Website: www.horrafamilylaw.com Back to Member Directory
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Collaborative Family Law (CFL) is a better alternative to help families resolve the issues arising out of a separation. Click here to learn more about what CFL is, the benefits, the negotiation process, the professionals involved, and how you can start.
Most family issues can benefit from the CFL process including issues concerning child custody and visitation; spousal and child support; property and the family home and changes to existing arrangements.
Difficult communication is a very reasonable part of the process post-separation. Despite your differences, the common goal remains the same, resolving the issue in a cost-efficient way that avoids a lengthy court battle. The collaborative process helps keep things moving and reach an amicable result.
Collaborative family law has both parties sign a participation agreement that agrees to generate options and a mutually acceptable settlement.
Collaboratively trained professionals are present during negotiations to help defuse conflict and guide discussion. The goal of this form of conflict resolution is to help keep things productive and non-confrontational.
Each of the parties will be responsible for paying the fees of his or her own collaborative professionals; sometimes parties agree to share the total fees incurred. The expenses of a negotiation will vary depending on the complexity of the issues and the commitment of clients to work towards a resolution.
A mediator is a neutral person who assists the parties to work out a settlement. The mediator does not act for either party and does not provide legal advice. In a typical family law mediation, the clients attend mediation without their lawyers.
Lawyers for each of the parties then provide independent legal advice regarding any proposed agreements. In a CFL negotiation, each of the parties has a full team present. Each team would provide legal advice, emotional support, and financial planning. The team will work to guide the parties to the best settlement possible.
In a CFL negotiation, the parties and their team commit to resolving the dispute in a cross-disciplinary fashion that no other process offers. In a traditional family law negotiation, the court may be used as a bargaining tool.
In a CFL negotiation, the parties explore options for resolution that fits their individual family’s needs. In a traditional negotiation, typically, only legal options are considered.
In a CFL negotiation, the team works with the client to develop a settlement that that best meets the goals of both parties. In a traditional negotiation, each lawyer advocates solutions that best meet their client’s goals.
In a CFL negotiation, the clients have a voice and take responsibility for resolving the issues in an interest-based approach. In a traditional negotiation, it is the lawyers who maintain control of the process.
The guiding principle of the entire collaborative practice is a sense of respect. The tone of the entire process is made to foster cooperation, respect, and mutual understanding. Collaborative professionals are trained specifically how to create a non-confrontational environment, and focus on areas of agreement. Members involved in the process have a family and child-first mentality, they want what’s best for your family and your future.
If children are involved in your dispute, collaborative family law offers a holistic approach that focuses on the best interest of the children. Our professionals are trained to help create an atmosphere of open communication that encourages trust and respect. If one of your main goals is co-operative parenting, then collaborative practice will help you achieve that.
From our experience, major roadblocks become easier to navigate as you begin to work with a collaborative professional. Our experienced team have handled a variety of complex cases, and know what the cost and outcome will likely look like in court, and will be able to use that as a reference to motivate both parties to achieve an outcome through collaboration.
If there is an impasse, our team meets and works together to resolve the conflict, keeping negotiations productive.
Achieve a settlement in a dignified, respectful, creative and cost effective way. York Collaborative Practice provides an opportunity for you to maintain the integrity of your family as you transition through separation and divorce.
It all starts with reaching out. Browse our list of professionals and find the right person to support you or your family, and reach out to begin moving forward.
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