Collaborative Practice

Collaborative law is a process where both parties commit to resolving family law matters without going to court. You work with specially trained lawyers (and often other professionals) to reach an agreement through open, respectful discussion.

In collaborative law, both parties are represented by their own lawyer, and everyone involved agrees to resolve the case without going to court. Mediation usually involves one neutral third party to guide communication without giving legal advice.

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Collaborative practice can be used for parenting arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and financial agreements — essentially any family law matter that would otherwise go to court.

Yes. The process only works if both people are willing to commit to resolving issues cooperatively and sign a participation agreement confirming they won’t go to court.

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If either party decides to go to court, both collaborative lawyers must withdraw. This ensures everyone is committed to finding a solution without litigation. This is one of the key features that keeps the process respectful and focused on resolution.

Besides your lawyers, you may work with financial planners, child specialists, counsellors or psychologists. Everyone collaborates to support an outcome that works for your whole family.

We help bring together the right professionals for your unique needs — ask us how.

It depends. While it’s best suited to couples who can communicate respectfully, it can still work in more complex or emotional separations, provided both parties are willing to engage in good faith.

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It’s more private, less stressful, and often faster and more affordable than court. It also helps preserve relationships — this is especially important if you’re co-parenting.

Yes. Collaborative practice isn’t limited to married couples — it’s a great option for resolving separation, parenting, or property matters in de facto relationships too.

We’ve helped many clients resolve de facto separations collaboratively — contact us to learn more.

The process itself isn’t binding, but the agreements reached can be turned into legally binding documents — like Consent Orders or Binding Financial Agreements.

We make sure your collaborative outcomes are properly documented and enforceable.