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Tools and Additional Information

Websites

Video and Audio Recordings

News and Articles

Hand-outs and Tool

Upcoming Trainings

Our collaborative professionals have a number of resources they share with clients and families working through separation and/or divorce.

We have selected some of the most helpful videos, articles, and tools to help you learn about the Collaborative Process, about the different team members and what they can provide, and some resources to help you with some of the challenging aspects of separation and/or divorce.


Websites


International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Many members of the Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc. are also members of the IACP (International Academy of Collaborative Professionals).  For more information on current training and conference opportunities, benefits of membership, and resources, visit the IACP website (at https://www.collaborativepractice.com/).

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Video and Audio Recordings


Separation or Divorce Coaches & Collaborative Divorce

Watch this May 27, 2020 International Academy of Collaborative Professionals webinar to learn more about how a therapist, or mental health professional, supports families in a Collaborative Process.

This video provides insights for mental health professionals who want to learn more about the role for them in Collaborative Process, for lawyers and other professionals to learn about the benefits of involving a Separation or Divorce Coach in their Collaborative Process, and for individuals wondering if Collaborative Process is right for them in working through their own family law situation.

The webinar is introduced by Anne Tamar-Mattis and presented by Lori Gephart and Julia McAninch.

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Good Morning America Interview with parents/authors about collaborative process

Our Happy Divorce authors, Nikki DeBartolo and Ben Heldfond, are interviewed on Good Morning America.

The interview includes insights about the benefits to children when parents choose Collaboratively trained professionals, who can help them put the best interests of the children first and create a customized plan for their family instead of a one-size-fits-all courtroom divorce that overlooks the unique needs of the parents and children involved.

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Collaborative Practice – Divorce Differently

Watch this video, featuring collaborative professionals from around the world, which addresses the benefits of using the Collaborative Process.  Video provided by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

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New legislation around separation, divorce coming to Sask.

Watch the video and read the article written by CTV News Regina

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John Gormley Radio program

Listen to John Gormley on CJME/CKOM discuss with Kayla DeMars-Krentz, president of the Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan, the new separation and divorce legislation

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CTV News Saskatoon

Interview with Lana Wickstrom, Using a divorce coach

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Collaborative Divorce: A Safe Place

IACP (International Academy of Collaborative Professionals)

This video provides an overview of the collaborative process and reasons why this process can help individuals navigate separation and divorce with dignity and respect.

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Devry Smith Frank

“Collaborative Family Law: York Region Collaborative Practice – Promotional Video”

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Matt Brynat, “Collaborative Law in Practice”

A good overview of the collaborative process from the lawyers’ perspective, and included descriptions of other process options, as well as perspectives from participants in the collaborative process

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The Today Show on MSNBC

A morning show interview with a divorced couple (and their lawyers) who used the collaborative law process

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News and Articles


IACP Collaborative Connection

December 2021 Issue

June 2021 Issue

May 2021 Issue

Special Issue on Equity, Diversity and Equality Spring 2021

Spring 2021 Issue

Divorce During a Pandemic

Read the article in which Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc. president, Rhiannon Montgomery, explained to CJWW’s Carol Thomson, that although family courts are closed to all but “urgent” matters at the present time, collaborative practitioners can continue to meet virtually with the spouses to figure out what works best for both of them during their separation and divorce.

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Divorce and separation laws changing in Saskatchewan

Read the article written by 620 CKRM

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Divorce Laws To Change In Saskatchewan

Read article written by Discover Moose Jaw

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New legislation around separation, divorce coming to Sask.

Watch the video and read the article written by CTV News Regina

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7th Annual Walsh Family Law Moot negotiation competition

Read more about the moot performance of Joree Nelson and Peter Beug, students from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law , who were accompanied by Kayla DeMars-Krentz, and sponsored by the Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc.

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Collaborative Process in Practice

Léa M. Lapointe

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University of Saskatchewan

“Moot, class provides new learning opportunities in family law”

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Joanne J. Paetsch, B.A., Lorne D. Bertrand, Ph.D., and John-Paul E. Boyd, M.A., LL.B.

“An Evaluation of the Cost of Family Law Disputes: Measuring the Cost Implication of Various Dispute Resolution Methods”

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Sarah Hampson

“The new white knight: divorce lawyers”

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Financial Post, Melissa Leong

“Divorce is never easy and your heart may be broken, but that doesn’t mean your wallet needs to be too”

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Nathalie Boutet

“Financial Planners can help Craft Better Divorce Settlements”

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Hand-outs and Tools


What Is Collaborative Family Law?

Guidelines For Parents

Ground Rules For The Client

Effective Communication Skills

Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA)

Compare litigation, mediation, and collaborative processes

The Orange Dispute

Government of Canada
“Because Life Goes On…helping children and youth live with separation and divorce”

Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA), No Matter What
A free coloring book to help children and their families talk about separation and divorce. “No Matter What: Me and My Family is a colouring book that helps children be assured that, no matter what, committed parents will always be there to nurture, protect, and provide for them”

Sesame Street Divorce Toolkit, “Little Children, Big Challenges: Divorce”
Intended for children ages 2 to 8. Includes videos, games, coloring pages


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