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Collaborative Family Law

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How Does It Work

Collaborative Family Law is a resolution process in which separating spouses agree that they will not go to Court. Instead, they agree to work together, in a collaborative manner, that is open and that places the needs of their children first. Each party has the benefit of a collaborative family lawyer who participates in the settlement negotiations, providing his or her client with legal advice and guidance throughout the negotiations. If a separating spouse is uncertain about managing negotiations on his or her own, Collaborative Family Law is a superior choice over direct negotiations or Mediation.

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Arbitration

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How Does it Work

Arbitration allows for the resolution of disputes outside of the Court, through a process that is similar to the Court process. It is essentially a “private court,” in which the parties hire an “arbitrator” and agree to be bound by his or her decision in relation to their Family Law issues. The arbitrator is jointly selected by the parties and must be certified by the ADR Institute of Ontario. In Family Law cases, the arbitrator is generally a seasoned family lawyer. As is the case in Court, the arbitrator will make a decision after receiving evidence and hearing arguments from both parties. As is the case in Court, both parties are generally represented by skilled litigation lawyers.

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Court

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How Does it Work?

Proceeding to Court is generally the most time-consuming, hostile and costly technique to resolve Family Law issues. However, in some cases, it is unavoidable. If proceeding to Court, you and your spouse should each retain skilled litigation counsel. You will then prepare and file required Court documentation and place your issues before a judge, for his/her direction or decision in relation to contested matters.

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Is There a Business in the Family? – Collaborative Family Law is for You

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Tessa M. Bair, a Family Lawyer with Bair Family Law Professional Corporation

You would like to settle issues arising from the breakdown of your marriage or relationship and there are a variety of methods that you can use to achieve your goal. How do you know which is best for you? It is important that the method that you use be as stress free, practical and cost-efficient as is possible. It is also important that you tailor your method to your specific needs and circumstances.

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Why is Incivility so Pervasive in the Family Court – Reflections of a Family Law Lawyer

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Many of us have a notion of the workings of the Court process, a notion that is generated by various television and movie representations of this noble forum.

Our vision likely includes an elderly and prudent Justice, positioned on an elegant, raised dais, perhaps sporting a powdered wig. There is, inherent in this notion, the view that justice resides within the walls of the Courtroom, that each party will have his or her day in Court and that there will be reason and dignity to the process.

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Useful Links

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Below are various websites relating to Family Law subjects which may be of interest to you.

The subjects are arranged alphabetically, so that you can easily access those subjects that are relevant to your needs.

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