Elizabeth A. Urban, Barrister and Solicitor
3380 South Service Road, Suite 111 L7N 3J5 Burlington, ON, Canada

How often have you heard someone express That is not what I meant to say, or, That is not what I meant by that?

With over 25 years experience practicing family law; I have found the collaborative process offers healthier closure and a more amicable way forward than the traditional systematic process.

Please give a warm welcome to our newly trained big C Collaborative professionals!! What an amazing group of Financial professionals, family professionals and family law lawyers all collaboratively trained ready to help families in transition in a respectful constructive process

Such an amazing group of Collaborative professionals that never stop doing their part to help others learn and become aware of this respectful and constructive way to help families in transition!!! Thank you CPHH!!

Interested in Collaborative Training? This September we are offering a three-day virtual course to attain your level two training or a five-day virtual course to attain your OACP standard training! Please see the flyer for early-bird pricing and registration details.

Collaborative Practice sure is gaining more popularity even during Covid-19 pandemic! Such a respectful and cooperative process!!!

Im sure we ALL have learned lots of lessons these past 5 weeks! Like pressing the refresh button on life and being given an opportunity to reassess what truly is necessary and important.

Theres some good advice in here (from a divorce lawyer!) about how to get through this together with your relationship intact. Check it out so you wont need to call...well...us. https://apple.news/AzaMnAPbHR8CFGqf69JhbVw

There’s some good advice in here (from a divorce lawyer!) about how to get through this together with your relationship intact. Check it out so you won’t need to call...well...us. https://apple.news/AzaMnAPbHR8CFGqf69JhbVw

I know it is likely going to get worse before it gets better, but I am not losing hope. Learning lots from this. Daily routine is different but that is not a bad thing. Actually smelling the coffee before drinking. Meaning it when hollering across to someone on other sidewalk How are you? How are you coping! And instead of speed walking out hearing a reply instead actually pausing to take a moment to hear their reply which usually ends with a smile and Thanks for asking! How are you? We will get through this, together. (whether that means virtually due to Quarantine and social distancing or other creative way) Be the light for someone else. Remember to Breathe as this too shall pass and we will be better If we pause long enough to learn from our experiences.

We know that, for separating families, isolation at home will create some unique challenges. If you need us we are here. Your Collaborative professionals have ...the technology to host virtual Collaborative meetings so we can keep problem solving from wherever we all are. If (like so many of us) technology isnt your thing know that we can very easily and quickly talk you though signing on for your first virtual meeting. We will work with your level of comfort, taking into account the requirements of your particular case (safety being paramount).

Leading Case re: Covid-19 and What establishes Urgent Motion.

Looking for more information about the Collaborative process "A Respectful Dispute Resolution Process Option for Families? Check out the following websites: OACP Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals. Trained professionals, spread awareness, and provide knowledge about the collaborative process. www.oacp.co... CPHH Collaborative Practice Hamilton Halton Our local practice group of leading family lawyers, financial professionals and family professionals committed to resolving family differences through discussion and agreement rather than using the court process. www.collabfamlaw.com

Being safe staying healthy and germ free.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers SEVEN GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS WHO ARE DIVORCED/SEPARATED AND SHARING CUSTODY OF CHILDREN DURING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC From the leaders of groups that deal with families in crisis:...Continue reading

Thank you Wendy! Lots of takeaways from your talk!!!

New CPHH logo. Loons represent Canada, money, peace, family, and dignity. The adult loons eyes convey sadness, focus on the little ones, some connection to each other without being aggressive.... The adult loons position has been separated to show out of synch, distance (separating) yet not too far, and still focused on the little ones and being ready to work together.

Divorce does not have to break the bank and create hostility! Learn about Collaborative process!

Just released by Association of Family Conciliation Courts!

CPHH meets with other Collaborative professionals for workshop! Bettering ourselves to better serve our clients! What a fantastic group of professionals!

Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! Greetings from Team Urban

Wishing our U.S friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. There is always something to be thankful for.

Im still get asked from time to time---whether Collaborative practice means you can "skip" exchanging financial disclosure! Here is the answer to that question!

CPHH Holiday Social

Holiday Season is Quickly Approaching! It can be joyous for some and yet very sad and stressful for others! This Collaborative Team of Professionals know they are needed to help families in transition address their challenges and reach a resolution in the most compassionate and respectful way!

This is what the boardroom looks like for a Collaborative client matter!

What a perfect Letter, one we should all think about writing!

What is Collaborative Practice? ----A process that requires two collaboratively trained lawyers. ----A process that requires a Participation Agreement to be signed. This agreement has a disqualification clause which means the lawyers must withdraw as lawyers if the matter proceeds to litigation. ... ----A respectful, interest-based negotiation process where interests and the law matter. ----Communication protocols for lawyers and the team. An example of this is telephone calls in the place of letters. ----Focused settlement meetings with clear agendas and post-meeting process notes. ----A closed settlement process; meaning what happens in the Collaborative Process stays in the Collaborative Process. ----An inter-disciplinary team process which means that in addition to the two lawyers, the team can include one or more of the following: a family professional, a mediator or a neutral financial professional either a financial divorce specialist, or a certified business valuator. ----Client are prepared to participate in the settlement meetings, which includes coaching clients on how to listen respectfully, and how to speak to increase the likelihood of being heard. ----A finish with the joint drafting of a Separation Agreement by both lawyers and signing by the clients.

A TEAM of Collaborative Professionals I am honoured to be a part of!

Hamilton Halton Collaborative Practice professionals echo this post from our CPN colleagues.

If you would like to know more about how collaborative practice works, any one of our members can give you more information http://www.peelcollaborative.com//all-collaborative-profe/

A great message. So true.

Simple but valuable self care advice life is such a balancing act.

A great reframing!

One powerful word Shine !!! We can all do our part to make this a better world.