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COLLABORATIVE

FAMILY LAW

Your Choice for Evolved Marital Dissolution

ortrayed Hollywood-style, the disputes inherent in divorce seem like entertaining exaggerations,
but in my experience, it’s not unusual to see emotionally charged couples expending exorbitant
amounts of time and money battling over something so seemingly inconsequential as a Netflix
subscription. Just imagine the complications involving guardianship of actual, flesh-and-blood
P children!
No, it’s not fair that true love doesn’t always last, nor that, given the Canadian court system backup,
scheduling family law trial dates could take years. Fortunately, Collaborative Family Law can be a much more
financially viable and less stressful solution.
Typically, the two individuals come together with their collaborative attorneys in a series of confidential,
face-to-face, four-way sessions that allow for productive, open discussion on their designated concerns. The
agenda topics, usually finances, parenting, and support, are determined by the couple according to their
own particular needs and circumstances. As a Collaborative Family lawyer, I encourage my clients to be
as creative as possible in generating options for resolution.

Rather than focusing on their respective personal positions, individuals are guided to address
overall concerns: their end goals for the process and what’s best for their family. By closely
examining certain underlying issues, the divorcing couple discovers their shared common
interests. To that end, financial advisors, parenting specialists, and other third-party
professionals can be invited to share their expertise.
The substantial issues are always discussed with all parties present, promoting
transparency and honest, good-faith negotiations. Since only the divorcing couple
knows what truly works in their family’s specific situation, ultimately, they are
the decision-makers, retaining control of the meetings’ outcome. I ensure that
my clients receive the timely advice and pertinent legal information needed
for making informed choices in this environment of integrity, mutual dignity,
and respect. Instead of the competitive win-lose energy of an impersonal
courtroom, Collaborative Law allows for a more flexible, resourceful resolution,
creating mutually beneficial arrangements that allow individuals their freedom
while still maintaining priorities like the children’s welfare.

DAYNA E. KWASNEY, B.A. J.D.
QUANTZ LAW

dayna@quantzlaw.com
quantzlaw.com I 780-482-7691

We can’t control what happens in life, but we can control our
response to it. If you’re considering divorce, the most important
thing you need is information. As your collaborative lawyer, I will
thoroughly explain your options every step of the way. You’re
never on this journey alone.
The choice is yours: waste years in the ongoing legal battle
of that’s mine; this is yours, or rise above and embrace the
more holistic approach offered by CFL, determining what’s
Irene Lay Photography best for all concerned.
I’m Dayna Kwasney, a committed problem-solver
here for you, helping humanize the law. I am
your lawyer for life.
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