Find a Collaborative Practice Dispute Resolution Professional
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Provided by BC Collaborative Roster Society
Maintains a roster of qualified British Columbia Professionals dedicated to excellence and respect in the healthy resolution of disputes in BC communities.
The BC Collaborative Roster Society provides an opportunity for the public to access information about Collaborative Practice, as well as a province-wide roster of professionals who are trained, experienced, and committed to excellence in Collaborative Practice. Professionals listed in the roster can be contacted directly to set up service.
Collaborative Practice is a form of dispute resolution where each spouse is separately represented by a lawyer, and the parties and their respective lawyers sign an agreement (the participation agreement) which provides for the following:
- If either party starts contested court proceedings, all of the collaborative professionals (including the lawyers) are disqualified from acting for the parties;
- both parties agree to full, timely disclosure of all relevant information and documents, and agree to good faith negotiations;
- the negotiations are confidential and without prejudice; and
- the negotiations are concluded when the parties come to an agreement, which is put into writing (a separation agreement) by the lawyers and then signed by the parties and witnessed by the lawyers.
In Collaborative Practice each party has their own lawyer who is their advocate and supports them through the negotiations. Since collaborative lawyers are trained in both Collaborative Practice and mediation, the lawyers use these skills to assist the parties in negotiations without being confrontational. The negotiations are respectful, supportive, considerate and constructive. The Collaborative Practice model also has the option of clients retaining a financial specialist, and/or mental health professionals, including child specialists, depending upon parties' particular needs.
There is no cost to access the roster, however, there are private-pay fees associated with the services provided by the listed professionals.
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Public email: info@bccollaborativerostersociety.com
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