Category: Collaboration

For a Successful Mediation  Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) where parties can negotiate the property and or parenting terms of their separation outside of the Court.  Mediation can be cost-effective, efficient, flexible, and is a viable alternative to Court proceedings.  Attending the Mediation  The mediator prior to the mediation is selected by either or both of the parties and is a qualified, independent, and impartial third party.  The parties which are in dispute must attend the...

You have had counselling with your partner and possibly your own counselling to solve Parental Responsibilities. Matters cannot be resolved. You have received financial advice to know what your financial future holds. You have endeavoured in every way possible to negotiate with your partner but without success. The stumbling block seems to be who is to care for your children. However, you may have been successful in taking Parental Responsibilities. If you have been able to work out a parenting...

What is a Collaborative Practice Agreement? In a Collaborative Practice agreement, the desires of the parties participating in the negotiations are ascertained prior to the first combined meeting with their lawyers and with each other at the time of the early stages of the joint negotiation meetings. It is quite common for parties to have the same wishes and goals, which are usually recorded on a whiteboard and which are visible throughout the negotiating process. James Noble Law is an...

Contesting A Deceased Estate If you believe that a deceased friend or family member’s Will does not reflect their last wishes or are concerned with the circumstances and nature of an updated will, you may challenge the validity of the Will. This situation commonly arises where the deceased friend or family member may not have been in the right state of mind to understand what they were doing, or if a fellow family member has manipulated the person's wishes. To...

When a relationship ends there is a lot of focus on the pain and strain of separation and divorce, as well as negotiating parenting plans, child visitation rights, and the division of property, assets, and liabilities. Of course, all of these things are extremely important, but what about the pets law? Who gets to keep the family’s beloved cat or dog? Many people these days think of their pets as furry little children. They are just as important as any...