Collaborative Practice is focused on client goals and interests, and offers a method of achieving flexible yet legally-binding solutions out of court.  It is an interdisciplinary approach aided by a team of legal, financial and family professionals with expertise and guidance to assist people to peacefully reach a sustainable settlement.

 

Dr. Kris can assist you and your partner throughout the process as your Family Professional.  My assistance can include:  

(For a video of me explaining my role, click here)

• creation of a parenting plan that keeps children in the forefront and away from conflict
• discussions of how decisions about your children and their new routines will be established according to their needs, growth and developmental stages
• acting as a "neutral" in collaborative meetings to better manage the emotional concerns that may occur and improve communication between all participants
• assisting you to bring your best self to team meetings so your emotional responses are not at odds with your interests
• developing boundaries and safety planning to reduce conflict
• planning and implementing disclosure of the separation to the children
• ongoing therapeutic support for the children 
• adjustment to rebuilding the family
• parenting co-ordination

I am a Best4all Professional (Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region). For more information about Collaborative Family Law, visit the CDWR/Best4All website here.

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