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The following discussion takes a general look at collaborative settlement processes. Since collaborative approaches are very much tailored to the unique circumstances of each couple, their preferences and those of their lawyers, you should read what follows with a grain of salt. This description may not represent how you or your collaborative lawyer will prefer to do things. | The following discussion takes a general look at collaborative settlement processes. Since collaborative approaches are very much tailored to the unique circumstances of each couple, their preferences and those of their lawyers, you should read what follows with a grain of salt. This description may not represent how you or your collaborative lawyer will prefer to do things. | ||
===Finding a | ===Finding a collaborative lawyer=== | ||
The first step is for each spouse to find and hire a lawyer. You should look for a lawyer experienced in collaborative law, or, at a bare minimum, one who is open to the idea; most lawyers who practice collaborative law will expressly describe themselves as collaborative lawyers or collaborative practitioners in their promotional materials. The lawyers will then explain the collaborative process to their respective clients, and contact each other to prepare a collaborative process participation agreement. | The first step is for each spouse to find and hire a lawyer. You should look for a lawyer experienced in collaborative law, or, at a bare minimum, one who is open to the idea; most lawyers who practice collaborative law will expressly describe themselves as collaborative lawyers or collaborative practitioners in their promotional materials. The lawyers will then explain the collaborative process to their respective clients, and contact each other to prepare a collaborative process participation agreement. | ||
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A good place to start looking for a lawyer is the website of the collaborative law practice group nearest you, such as: | A good place to start looking for a lawyer is the website of the collaborative law practice group nearest you, such as: | ||
* Collaborative Divorce Vancouver | * http://www.collaborativedivorcebc.com Collaborative Divorce Vancouver, | ||
* The Collaborative Association | * http://www.nocourt.net/familylaw.php The Collaborative Association in Metro Vancouver, | ||
* | * http://www.collaborativefamilylawgroup.com Victoria's Collaborative Family Law Group, | ||
* http://www.collaborativefamilylaw.ca the Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group, and | |||
* Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group | * http://www.nocourt.ca the Collaborative Law Group of Nelson. | ||
* Collaborative Law Group of | |||
A quick Google search for | A quick [http://www.google.com/search?q=collaborative+law+bc Google search] for "collaborative law bc" should net you some additional resources, including collaborative family law lawyers in your area. | ||
===Signing the Participation Agreement=== | ===Signing the Participation Agreement=== | ||