Robyn began her legal career with over twelve years of experience supporting legal professionals in Sudbury, Ontario. Inspired by her own experience representing herself as an applicant before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, she choseto return to school as a mature student to pursue law. Robyn earned her Juris Doctor (English Common Law) degree cum […]
Cameron has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since his call to the Ontario Bar in 1995. He has received advanced training in alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law and is one of the founding members and former two term Board member of the Collaborative Practice Toronto Group, now with over 100
Liisa Parisé is a lawyer with Parisé Law Office where she practices with her father. Liisa Parisé attended Windsor Law School and graduated in 2004. She was born and raised in the City of Greater Sudbury. Liisa has been practicing primarily in the area of Family Law since she was called to the bar in
I am dedicated to help you have these difficult conversations, so you can create together new winning solutions I support your active participation in this collaboration. My goal is to work with you through this experience, to assist your family and you transition smoothly and keep the line of communication open. I help you prioritize
Trevor Hudson Adrian Kestle was born in Barrie and raised in the City of Greater Sudbury. Trevor received his Bachelor of Arts (honours) from Laurentian University in 1999 with a major in Law & Justice. Trevor received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor in 2003 and articled with Miller Maki LLP. Trevor
I can help you resolve your disputes in a respectful manner without going to court. I practice in family law, estates and civil disputes and have more than twenty years experience. I strongly believe in alternative dispute resolution and have helped people solve their problems since my first training in collaborative law in 2005. I
Serge F. Treherne has been practicing law for the past 30+ years. Family Law has always been a part of Serge’s practice, with Serge representing a wide variety of clients at all stages of matrimonial disputes, relating to custody, access, child support, spousal support and the division of property. Serge is committed to the process
Jill Anderson is dedicated to assisting families through the process of separation in the healthiest and the most dignified way possible. Jill prides herself on keeping the children’s interests at the forefront, while considering each parent’s goals and wellbeing. Jill works with families through the challenges of separation by encouraging healthy communications and the creation
Family law involves agreements, expectations between family members and expectations of our society. When properly done, family law brings out the best in people. For the past fifteen years I have been fascinated by the power of collaboration and the solutions clients bring to their own situations when they are heard and are afforded a
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James is a lawyer with Desmarais Keenan LLP. He practices primarily in the area of family law and divorce. James is a firm believer in resolving matrimonial disputes outside of court, where he brings a methodical and collaborative approach to his practice. James was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, where he graduated from Laurentian
It all starts with finding a professional near you and reaching out for a consultation. You’re taking the first steps towards reaching a smart settlement to your seperation.
No. You do not need a home inspection when you buy a house either. You do not need a lawyer when you separate. Those are two of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Like a home inspector, the lawyer will look at your situation and help you come up with solutions. You should get good advice and have your Separation Agreement written by a professional.
Yes. Collaborative Practice Sudbury is available for all people in families who need help.
No. Only lawyers, financial professionals and family professionals specially trained who sign Participation Agreements can help you.
These professionals have training recognized by the Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals. Our members commit to continuing education and we meet regularly and attend seminars and conferences.
No. Lawyers need Collaborative training to understand that it is very different than law school training and the courtroom. Real Collaborative lawyers sign Participation Agreements to stay out of the courtroom. Any lawyer that does not sign a Participation Agreement is not a real Collaborative lawyer and you are not in a Collaborative separation.
Your family professional helps you and your spouse. Separating is tough. Collaborating makes it easier with a family professional. Your family professional will help you have positive conversations with your spouse that lead to an agreement. Your family professional helps you and your spouse deal with the emotional issues from your relationship when you are separating and collaborating. Depending on the needs of your family, the family professional may want to speak to your adult child.
By collaborating.
By understanding your emotional issues with the family professional.
By understanding the financial issues with the financial professional.
By understanding the legal issues with the lawyers.
By understanding your spouse and your spouse understanding you.
By collaborating.
Only a judge can give you a divorce. You can deal with money, property, children, and other concerns in a separation agreement prepared by the Collaborative lawyers. Then, after the separation agreement is signed, you can ask your collaborative lawyer to get a simple divorce.
You need two people to agree to get married. You only need one spouse to want a divorce or separation. If you or your spouse is having a hard time accepting the separation, then the family professional in the collaborative separation can help you. There is no team to help you if you choose to go to court.
If one person “wins” in a separation, then it will lead to problems in the future because the “loser” will never accept the “loss”. In Collaborative, we want both of you and your children to feel heard, understood and helped. No one should feel like he or she has “lost”.
Cohabitation Agreements and Marriage Contracts (what some people call “Pre-Nups”).
This is a new choice and the Collaborative method keeps expanding. Collaborative might be a good choice for your issue. Ask a Collaborative professional.
Collaborative Practice Sudbury seeks to help separating couples find a resolution without needing to go to court. Collaborative professionals are trained to keep conversations respectful and productive while working towards solutions that are the best for children and families.
