Resources

Links to Resources

Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS)

Department of Justice

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Collaborative Practice PEI

New Brunswick Collaborative Practice

Ontario Collaborative Law Federation

Interesting Articles

12 Tips to Turn Around a Child Custody Battle that Could Otherwise Lead to a Child Protection Matter

3 Reasons to use Mediation in an unwanted Divorce

The Next Evolution of Collaborative Law

Submitted Courtesy of Barb MacLellan, Fall River Law Office, Fall River

Survey Results

In an interesting article written by Nathalie Boutet published by the Ontario Bar Association, she analyses the results of a survey by the by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

The survey showed that

• Seventy-five percent (75%) of clients were somewhat or extremely satisfied with Collaborative Practice overall. For the 90% of clients whose cases settled, 79% were somewhat or extremely satisfied with Collaborative Practice overall.
• Seventy-two percent (72%) of clients were somewhat or extremely satisfied with the outcome of their case. For the 90% of clients whose cases settled, 79% were somewhat or extremely satisfied with Collaborative Practice overall.

Boutet goes on to state that ” [she] know[s] of no other family law process that receives such a high degree of effectiveness and client satisfaction.

While the majority of separating families could successfully resolve their separation using Collaborative negotiations, there are nonetheless some cases that are not suited for any type of out-of-court negotiation, not just Collaborative negotiation, and are more likely to end up in front of a judge. ”

Read the whole article