Divorce - What is Collaborative Law or Collaborative Divorce?

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Collaborative Divorce
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What is Collaborative Law or Collaborative
Divorce?

• Collaborative Law or Collaborative Divorce is a
  process by which parties and their respective
  lawyers sign an agreement, a Participation
  Agreement, to negotiate a peaceful and equitable
  resolution of the issues relating to the
  termination of their relationship without going
  to court. The parties and lawyers agree to work
  together in a transparent manner to reach a
  settlement that best meets the respective partys
  needs and interests.

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What is the Collaborative Law or Collaborative
Divorce Process?

• You retain a lawyer practicing Collaborative
  Divorce.
• You meet with your Collaborative Law lawyer to
  discuss the Collaborative process.
• A four-way meeting will be arranged between the
  parties and their respective Collaborative Law
  lawyers to sign the Participation Agreement and
  to deal with pressing or immediate issues.
• A series of four-way meetings will be scheduled,
  which will include the parties and their
  Collaborative Law lawyers.
• Once an agreement has been reached   between the
  parties one of the Collaborative Law lawyers will
  draft the Separation Agreement.

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What are the Advantages of a Collaborative Law or
a Collaborative Divorce?

• Collaborative Divorce can be less expensive
  compared to litigating in court.
• Collaborative Divorce emphasizes the needs of the
  children.
• Collaborative Divorce is faster than the lengthy
  court process.
• Collaborative Divorce is a confidential process
  between the parties, it does not form part of the
  public record like a court application.
• The Collaborative Divorce process is less
  adversarial without the win or loss at court,
  which leads to a greater chance of preserving
  relationships.

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What are the costs of Collaborative Law or
Collaborative Divorce?

• Our hourly rate for Collaborative Law or
  Collaborative Divorce is 250 per hour plus
  applicable taxes. We do not charge for such
  things as photocopying, faxing, secretarial
  services, and long distance telephone calls,
  which can save you hundreds of dollars.

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Why use M.J. ONions for your Collaborative
Divorce?

• We have the expertise to help you in Family
  Mediation, Collaborative Law, drafting your
  Separation Agreement, and filing and preparing
  your divorce application. We will do this in a
  cost effective manner while providing high
  quality professional service. We understand how
  this is a very difficult time for you.

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Learn more about Collaborative Law or
Collaborative Divorce

• Visit our website
• http//www.mjonions.com/
• Or call us directly
• 604-697-0996