Collaborative Conversations

Marguerite Picard shares her story of how she moved from adversarial lawyer to collaborative lawyer. And what drove her to establish the Collaborative Practice, MELCA in partnership with Collaborative Financial Planner, Tricia Peters and Family Consultant, Dr Tina Sinclair.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, Gloria Hawke and Valerie Norton explain the benefits for couples, and their children in using the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) process when separating. Valerie and Gloria explain how children are managed throughout the ICP process, and share some of the outcomes they've been able to achieve that have addressed the specific needs of children and their families.

As part of the Collaborative Team, Professional Neutrals are independent and represent the interests of both parties. Psychologist, Danielle Lundberg and Financial Advisor, Julie Gray explain their roles within the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice process.

Everyone wants to know about the impact separation has on kids and how they can lessen that impact. Child Consultant, Bianca Roche-Bolger explains how a child inclusive approach within the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice framework assists families to ensure kids are heard and not forgotten during separation.

ICP professionals Bernie Bolger (Coach) and Jamie Burreket (Lawyer) explain the options couples have when separating and the benefits of using an Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) approach. They discuss how couples can shape a solution that suits both their needs.