604-638-3302
Unit 407-1250 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C6
ronald@gklawgroup.ca
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ABOUT US
Lower Mainland Family Lawyer

Ronald Kumar is a certified Collaborative Divorce lawyer based in Vancouver, B.C. Mr. Kumar is a part of the Collaborative Divorce Vancouver (CDV) roster, and he is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). He represents clients throughout the lower mainland, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta.

If you are getting divorced, call us for a consultation.

604-638-3302

Ronald Kumar,
Collaborate Divorce Lawyer

OUR PROCESS
How Collaborative Divorce Works

The collaborative process is a non-adversarial legal process where each party retains a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer for their divorce. Other professionals can also be involved (depending on your case), such as Divorce Coaches (counsellors), Financial Specialists, and Child Specialists. This team approach is more specialized and is often a cost-effective way to deal with separation (rather than just leaving it to the lawyers and the Court system).

No Court
Both you and your spouse, and your lawyers sign a participation agreement to work together at resolving your issues without going to court.
Honest Communication
You and your spouse also agree in writing to open and honest communication, including agreeing to openly share information (such as information about your finances) with one another.
Team Approach
Trained lawyers, divorce coaches, child specialists and financial advisers are available to help you, as necessary. You, your lawyers, and your coaches will work as a team to solve your disputes, whether the issues relate to support, division of property, or parenting.
Four-Way Meetings
Instead of letting your lawyers do most of the talking, you and your spouse and your lawyers participate in a series of meetings. The number of meetings required will depend on how many issues you and your spouse face and how complex these issues are.

STEPS OF
Collaborative Divorce

Step #1
You and your spouse agree to work together with lawyers who practice collaborative family law to find acceptable solutions that work for both of you.

Step #2
Both you and your spouse are represented by your own collaborative family lawyer.

Step #3
Once all of the details of your divorce are resolved/settled, your lawyer will draft a separation agreement which will outline all of the terms of your divorce. The collaborative process ends when the separation agreement is signed and finalized. An agreement reached through the collaborative family law process is a legal contract and is binding

Step #4
After the separation agreement signed and finalized by both parties, you can apply for a divorce. Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage by an order of the court.

BENEFITS OF
Collaborative Divorce
  • Collaborative Divorce can be less costly, meaning you will likely pay less money in legal fees, compared to starting a legal action in Court for your divorce.
  • You have some control over your outcome/result, as opposed to going to Court where a judge will decide the outcome.
  • Avoiding the stress, anxiety, and animosity of the litigation process and having to go to Court.
  • Can likely get your case resolved quicker as opposed to going to Court.
  • Allows for you and your spouse the opportunity to come up with your own solutions (you have a say in the process).
  • Best interests of children is a driving factor.
  • Results often benefit both of the parties involved.