Tag: Collaborative

Collaborative divorce or mediation can help couples avoid court battle

Moving forward is the operative philosophy of mediated or collaborative divorce, rather than mounting a ferocious, scorched-earth legal campaign.

Published Dec 29, 2022  •  7 minute read

Divorce lawyer Shaina Bronfen is among a growing group of lawyers trained in mediation and collaborative divorce: two methods divorcing couples can use to avoid lengthy, bitter court proceedings and reach mutually satisfactory agreements, without further eroding their relationships and traumatizing their children. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette

The holidays may mean joyous family time for many, but if you are in an unhappy marriage, adjusting to a recent separation or in the midst of a messy, litigated divorce, this time of year can be rough.

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