SHEILA KEET, Family Law Lawyer :: BC Collaborative Law Practice

Key Considerations

Time: Is it important to you to reach a lasting resolution within a comfortable timeframe?

Resources: What will each process cost...in both legal & other expenses?... in personal stress?... in lost opportunity?

Ability to Negotiate: Is each disputant seeking a realistic outcome? Are you emotionally ready to negotiate? Do you need support to assist you in negotiating a settlement that provides you with a healthy new beginning?

Outcome: What do you need...a solution created by everyone involved?...a detailed, voluntary agreement?...decisions that support ongoing parental relationships?

The Collaborative Process is an effective way to approach the following:

	Divorce		Identification & Division of Family Assets
	Separation		Marriage Agreements
	Parenting Plans		Cohabitation Agreements
	Pre-Nuptial Agreements		Child and Spousal Support

If the following values are important to you, the Collaborative Process could be a viable option for your family:

	I want to negotiate with respect, even when we disagree
	I want to prioritize the needs of our children
	I want the needs of all involved to obtain equal consideration
	I want to work creatively and cooperatively to solve issues
	I want to maintain control of our separation process
	I want to plan for the future

Collaborative Law empowers you to dissolve your relationships with dignity. If you place a high value on personal responsibility in resolving conflict, using the Collaborative Law process will help you focus on a positive solution for your entire family.

Key Considerations

Right for me?