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Your search for Collaborative professionals, including family law lawyers, financial professionals, and family specialists, ends here
This directory of Collaborative professionals in Edmonton and area provides the quickest and easiest way to find the qualified professionals you need to obtain a divorce or separation without going to court and needing to deal with all the associated costs and stress.
No two people will need the same support — you may need a collaboratively trained divorce lawyer and a financial planner, another couple may need a mental health therapist for counselling services and a collaborative divorce coach. Yet another couple may just need a family law lawyer who knows how to help a couple through a collaborative divorce.
You have multiple search options (All, Family Lawyers, Financial Professionals, Family Specialists). You can also search by Postal Code if you are interested in “finding a Collaborative Professional in my area”, or by name and keyword.
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Lesley Kroeker LLB, BSCN
Collaborative Family Lawyer & Mediator
As a lawyer with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of family law, Lesley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the collaborative process. Lesley is proficient at handling complex claims in the areas of division of matrimonial property, child support, spousal support, child custody and claims between common law couples.
As a collaborative professional, Lesley’s focus is on achieving practical, timely and cost-effective solutions for her clients.…
Lorraine A. Stark
Family lawyer
Lorraine’s attentive, skilled, calm and intuitive approach has helped many going through the pain and stress of separation and divorce to create satisfying, workable settlement agreements outside of court, bringing peace and closure to their conflict and renewed hope for their future.
She is a strong proponent of an interest based approach to meet client needs and those of their children.…
Kristina Ingram MSW RSW
Mental Health Professional/Coach
Kristina Ingram is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work Degree. Mrs. Ingram is currently working on becoming a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Mrs. Ingram has been working in the Human Services field for approximately 9 years in various roles, working with children, adolescents, individuals, parents, and families through multiple issues including trauma, grief and loss, conflict, life transitions, mental health, and high stress.…
Carmen C. Boucher
While I have successfully litigated a number of family law matters, I firmly believe that the Collaborative method helps families maintain better relationships as they move forward with the rest of their lives, primarily because the spouses have the flexibility to choose the outcome which works best for their family, and for each of them individually, in an open and respectful environment. …
Krista Lindstrom
Mortage Broker and Divorce Mortgage Specialist
Hi, I’m Krista. I’ve been mortgage brokering for more than a decade, walking my clients through each step of the homebuying and mortgage processes – answering any questions along the way.
I know that life isn’t always easy, particularly during the end of a relationship. That’s why I’m dedicated to helping people navigate all possible mortgage options while transitioning through separation and divorce.…
Kathy Drouin-Carey
Kathy is a bilingual (English/French) lawyer who is passionate about collaborative law and helping families. She knows that collaborative divorce is often less stressful than the court system, and children are better protected from conflict. Understanding people, their families, and personal circumstances plays an integral role in all aspects of her practice. With a strong background in customer service and business, and driven by a strong desire to help people, Kathy understands the importance of client engagement, open communication and accountability.…
Dr Anne Daines
PhD
Registered Psychologist: I am a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience counseling and assessing children, adults and families.
Collaborative Divorce: I have for several years acted as a Divorce Coach or Child/Family Specialist on collaborative teams. It is very rewarding to help separating individuals and their children navigate this challenging transition better prepared to live their lives well.…
Brent Rathgeber QC
Family lawyer, Practising Mediator, Arbitrator
Brent Rathgeber QC was called to the Alberta Bar in 1991. After eleven years in public office, Brent returned to the practice of law specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Besides being a Collaborative Family Lawyer, Brent is a Mediator and Arbitrator. Brent also hears property tax assessment appeals as a Member of the Edmonton Assessment Appeal Board.
Mr. Michael C. Good
Family lawyer
I have been practicing law in the City of St.Albert for 32 years. Divorce ranks as one of the most stressful experiences that a person can have in life. I help clients create realistic options for settlement and work for them but also for their divorcing partner which is the essence of interest based negotiation. I believe in being efficient while attending to detail and weighing the big picture against short term gains. …
Riley Gallant
Riley has been practicing law family law since 2009. Her professional life is dedicated to helping families navigate the issues that follow a relationship breakdown, including issues relating to parenting, finances and property division. Although Riley is an experienced litigator, she knows that going to court can be slow, stressful and costly. She believes that the best outcomes for families are achieved through a collaborative approach.…
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Podcast: What is Collaborative Practice?
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The word finance evokes so many emotions in people that it can stop you in your tracks. Add in the word divorce and it becomes debilitating to a lot of people. The basic fear of not knowing what the end result will be can create more havoc, conflict, time loss, and ultimately, higher costs to reach a resolution.
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