ELLEN NIGHTINGALE
Family Law Lawyer
Putting the Future Ahead of the Past
- Interested in a legal process that can reduce stress and anguish and encourage respect and dignity in your divorce?
- Concerned about the impact on you and your family of a long and costly court battle?
- Eager to be empowered during your separation and divorce?
- Wondering whether a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement (commonly called a pre-nup) would be helpful for your upcoming marriage or plans to move in with someone?
You've come to the right place
Separation and divorce aren't easy.
I know. I've gone through divorce myself. I've also helped thousands of other individuals through their separation and divorce in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and all over Ontario.
Good news: you can minimize the trauma of separation and divorce.
It's called Collaborative Practice.
Collaborative Practice offers an attractive alternative to going to court.
Going to court usually means lawyers act like gladiators battling fiercely for the interests of their clients. But an adversarial approach leads to only one certain outcome: a heavy emotional toll.
When you choose Collaborative Practice, you commit to minimizing the negative impacts of separation and divorce. You also set a more healthy pattern of communication and cooperation that will continue after your divorce. Ongoing communication between parents is a reality. Why not make that reality the best it can be?
We're all human beings.
I've found that when the parties to a divorce – and their lawyers – treat others like human beings (not opponents) with genuine respect and concern, separation and divorce cause far less damage. I also give each client more than legal advice – I assist them in making the first steps in a major life transition.
- I listen to and support you.
- My goal is for you to be confident and empowered throughout the process.
- I make complex legal concepts easy to understand.
- I make sure you understand all of your options.
- I offer competitive rates and help you keep your legal costs manageable.
- As a trained Collaborative Practice lawyer, I strive to help you resolve your case as quickly and smoothly as possible.
- I help you lay a strong foundation for the next phase of your life.
To learn more, schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation today.
"I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me. You have shown me your sincerity; you have shown me you care. You introduce a personal note to your client-lawyer relationship, which is something I have yet to see elsewhere. Thanks for everything". C.P.
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