Collaborative Divorce

What is Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative Divorce is a commitment by both partners and their lawyers to resolve all issues outside of court. Everyone signs a participation agreement, shares information openly, and works together in a series of meetings to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. Neutral professionals—such as financial specialists or child consultants—can join the team when helpful.

A calmer way to resolve family matters

If you’re exploring separation or divorce and want to avoid a courtroom battle, Collaborative Divorce offers a respectful, solutions-focused path forward. Our Edmonton family lawyers guide you through a structured process that keeps decisions with your family—not a judge—so you can move on with clarity and dignity.

How The Process Works

  • Hire collaboratively trained counsel
    Each of you retains your own collaboratively trained lawyer.
  • Sign the participation agreement
    All parties agree to transparency,respect,and no litigation.
  • Hold joint meetings
    We identify goals,exchange information,and negotiate solutions around parenting,support,and property.
  • Use neutral experts when needed
    Bring in financial or parenting professionals to keep discussions efficient and balanced.
  • Finalize the agreement
    Once terms are reached,we prepare the documents so your agreement can be made enforceable.
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FAQs

Mediation uses a neutral facilitator who doesn’t give legal advice. In collaboration,each spouse has their own lawyer at the table and the lawyers actively help negotiate terms. If collaboration ends without agreement,the collaborative lawyers cannot take the case to court.

Timelines vary with complexity and cooperation,but many collaborative files resolve in a few months rather than a year or more in litigation. You control the pace through scheduled meetings.

Costs depend on the number of meetings and whether neutral professionals are involved. Many families find collaboration less expensive than going to court because it avoids formal litigation steps and focuses discussions.

Parenting time and decision-making,child support,spousal support,and division of property and debts.

Most files settle,but if collaboration ends,you’re free to retain different counsel for court. The commitment to stay out of litigation during the process helps everyone stay focused on finding solutions.

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