Collaborative Family Law Association of Durham Region

A Constructive, Dignified way to Approach Separation and Divorce

The Collaborative Family Law Association of Durham Region was formed in 2003 for the purpose of bringing together lawyers from the whole of Durham Region who are interested in practicing collaborative family law.

All too often, a couple's decision to separate or divorce triggers a courtroom battle which is psychologically, emotionally and financially draining--not just for the spouses, but for their children.

You can choose not to go to Court!

Members of the Group are:

	Lawyers in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada
	Trained in a program of collaborative family law approved by the Group

Benefits of Resolving Family Law Problems through Collaborative Family Law:

	Less expensive than in traditional litigation;
	Less stress for spouses;
	Less stress for children;
	Privacy and dignity--no airing of personal matters in a public court;
	A tailor-made individual plan for settling your case;
	No waiting for the court's backlog;
	An ongoing civil relationship with your "ex".