I call collaborative divorce the “holistic approach” to divorce. Many, when faced with divorce, feel that they must have their interests protected and they want to have a lawyer represent them, to fight for their just half. Unfortunately, in looking for representation, divorcees often don’t realize that they are taken into the process that that lawyer practices without weighing their options. There are many different processes of divorce and it is important to understand the costs and benefits to each process. The costs can be in the form of legal or emotional costs. Emotional costs can stay with the family long after the negotiations end. It is important to understand which process the lawyer you visit practices so that you own your own process, rather than being directed into one that doesn’t suit your family.
Pictures speak a thousand words so I thought you might be interested in this short, complementary clip explaining the difference in the collaborative approach from the perspective of collaborative family law lawyers, divorcees, the children of divorce, financial and family professionals.
Hope you enjoy it! https://www.peelcollaborative.com/video.html
Kathryn Jankowski, B.A., CFP, FDS, FCSI
Vice President, Financial Divorce Specialist
T.E. Wealth, 26 Wellington Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1S2 (416)640-8591