And there are many misconceptions.
One prevalent myth is that child support isn’t mandatory while spousal support is non-negotiable.
However, the reality is quite the opposite.
Child support is legally mandated, ensuring that children are well and adequately provided for within the context of Canadian law.
On the other hand, spousal support arrangements can indeed be negotiated, accommodating the unique circumstances of the parties involved.
Collaborative Divorce lawyers play a pivotal role in dispelling these misconceptions and facilitating fair and equitable agreements.
Collaborative Professionals assist couples: understand their rights; provide a neutral ground for discussion; explore their options; and help craft support arrangements that work for everyone involved.
If you’re going through a divorce, consider the invaluable assistance of an experienced Collaborative Professional.
Don’t let misconceptions cloud your judgment – seek professional guidance.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Beryl McNeill is a Calgary divorce lawyer who strongly believes mutual respect and understanding go a long way toward resolving family law matters. As a Registered Collaborative Law practitioner in Calgary, she has dedicated her firm to amicable, cooperative negotiation as a means for settling divorces. Furthermore, throughout her law career, Beryl has seen the costs of adversarial negotiations, both financial and emotional. In emphasizing the collaborative approach, Beryl offers her clients a more efficient model that preserves personal and monetary assets alike.
More and more individuals are attracted to resolving their family law matters in a civil, respectful way. Therefore, they come to Beryl from many walks of life—as professionals in the oil and gas industry and their spouses, business owners, and working spouses with children. Clients say that even after a single consultation with Beryl they feel less stressed and more clear about the way forward.
Beryl understands the often fearful, emotional early stages of divorce. Incorporating skills developed from her training as a life coach, Beryl helps clients move beyond their stress response to more logical, creative thinking. Once there, she works with clients to discover what’s truly important to them in attaining divorce. Furthermore, she encourages clients to picture what a successful settlement would look like a year or more down the road as a means of focusing on their goals. By educating and empowering clients, Beryl seeks to transform the way they resolve family disputes—in a more constructive, intelligent and amicable way than would be possible otherwise.
Finally, Beryl is very active with the Family Bar and the Collaborative Law Community. Her involvement provides her clients with the assurance that she has her finger on the pulse of Family Law in Alberta, offering them a distinct advantage in their quest for equity and civility.