Collaborative Practice
When you and your spouse separate, you are left to deal with all the issues arising from your separation. It can be a scary, messy, and uncertain time in your life, your spouse’s life, and most importantly, your children’s lives.
The one thing you have control over is how you are going to deal with these issues. So why not choose a process that is designed to help you move past the conflict with dignity and respect.
At Family Law Compass, we are trained in Collaborative Practice. Collaborative Practice is a multi-disciplinary approach to conflict resolution that addresses the emotional, financial, and legal issues that are integral to families in transition. You and your spouse each hire a collaboratively trained lawyer, a financial professional, and a family professional who all work together as a team to come up with a customized solution that works for your family.
Collaborative Practice is also widely used to assist couples in drafting a Cohabitation Agreement or Marriage Contract. The team assists the couple in crafting an agreement through respectful, constructive and interest-based discussions.
Contact Family Law Compass to learn more about Collaborative Practice. You can also visit https://oacp.co/collaborative-divorce/.
Unbundled Legal Services / Limited Scope Services
At Family Law Compass, we offer unbundled legal services (also referred to as limited scope services). This means we can help you by performing a discrete task on your matter or dealing with a specific issue in your case. You remain in control of your case. We just help you out along the way. Unbundled legal services allows you to get the best value and outcome based on the resources you have. This arrangement is particularly helpful to those who are self-represented and can benefit from having a lawyer involved in some capacity, but simply cannot afford to have a lawyer on a traditional retainer.
Some examples of what an unbundled legal services retainer can cover are:
- preparing materials for mediation, arbitration or court;
- attending a mediation, arbitration or court hearing with you;
- giving an opinion about a draft agreement;
- providing independent legal advice in relation to cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, parenting plans and separation agreements; and
- researching a specific legal issue.
Contact Family Law Compass to learn more about unbundled legal services. You can also visit https://www.familylawlss.ca
Comprehensive Representation
Family Law Compass is there to provide you with assistance in all aspects of your family law case including divorce, parenting issues, property division, child support, spousal support, and security for support. We will be there with you every step of the way.
We are committed to empowering our clients with a range of process options to resolve their family law issues.
Family Law Compass has extensive experience in negotiating all forms of domestic contracts including Parenting Plans, Separation Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements and Marriage Contracts.
We represent clients in various alternative dispute resolution forums including four-way meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and court, if necessary.
Call Family Law Compass to find out more about our comprehensive representation and which process options are available to you.
Legal Coaching
In some cases, all you really need is some guidance. At Family Law Compass, we can work with you behind the scenes to provide you with the knowledge, strategies and tools to help you advance your case effectively on your own. Whether you need assistance with substantive legal issues, procedural requirements, or tips on courtroom etiquette, legal coaching provides a cost-conscious option to help you meet your needs, while you remain in control of your case.
To learn more about legal coaching, contact Family Law Compass. You can also visit – https://www.familylawlss.ca
Divorce
Did you know that a separation is not the same thing as a divorce? Many spouses separate without ever getting a formal divorce.
So when do you need a formal divorce? If you and your spouse have been separated for over a year, and either of you wants to re-marry, you must obtain a divorce order from the court.
At Family Law Compass, we can help you with your divorce. Call us to learn more.
Notary Public/Commissioner of Oaths
At Family Law Compass, we notarize documents for individuals and businesses, including powers of attorney, travel consent forms, and transferring or gifting a vehicle.
We also commission documents for any legal matter, including Affidavits, Financial Statements, or any other court form that requires a commissioner of oaths.
Contact Family Law Compass if you require a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
A Family Law Firm You Can Trust
We value you. Contact us today to learn how we can help you navigate your family law issues.
