Divorce may be an unfortunate fact of your life, but you can make it easier. One way is to hire a family lawyer that offers different options to guide you through your divorce. Nigel Macleod is a versatile family lawyer and mediator who can offer you the most control and the best possible outcome, whether through mediation, Collaborative Divorce, or litigation.

"It starts with my proven experience," says the Ottawa family lawyer and mediator. Macleod delivers reliable advocacy and settlement solutions that help restructure families through the divorce experience.

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Contact Divorce Lawyers & Mediators Nigel Macleod 20-5330 Canotek Road Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9C3 (613) 745-3333  202-900 Morrison Drive Ottawa, ON, K2H 8K7 (613) 829-7000 www.alternativelaw.ca or www.divorceworks.ca nigelmacleod@alternative.ca

Many divorce settlement options under one roof

Macleod points out that he offers a variety of settlement options for divorcing clients, including mediation and Collaborative Divorce. "My style is one of negotiating first, litigating if necessary," he says. "This operative style is settlement-oriented and resolution-based, with a strategy designed to reduce conflict and let both divorcing parties be masters of their own destiny.

"You can't control the litigation process," he adds. "It's full of rules and timelines that are strictly regulated. But when you choose an alternative method, you decide how things proceed and have more control. It's more cost-effective, and better for the children, for spouses to exit on good terms."

Client-oriented with a team approach

Macleod works with a client-centered approach that focuses on your needs. "I'm always open and available," says Macleod. "At the same time, I've found that structure works best. My office is the right size: big enough to do an efficient job, but not so big that the client gets lost within the environment."

"I'm about resolution, as opposed to reaction. Instead of reacting to the client's anger, I look at the big picture and find a solution that's in the best interests of everyone. Of equal importance are the clients' finances: they're going through strong changes in financial circumstances, and the divorce shouldn't add another burden. I offer payment options based on the client's means."

Top reputation in the community

With his extensive trial experience with the Office of the Children's Lawyer and his pioneering work in mediation and collaborative law, Macleod is an established leader in the family-law community. His mission? "To make divorce more manageable for people, giving them control over the circumstances, so their families can move forward in a restructured form."

"We have changed the way people divorce," Macleod says. "By making it the clients' process, we can improve communication and enhance good decision making." That would completely replace the hope and happy line.

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FAQs:

• "What are your tips on finding the best divorce lawyer?"
• "My lawyer tells me I'm eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty about my affair that I'm not sure I want to take money from my husband. What should I do?"
• "My husband says we'll save lots of money using the collaborative approach because we will share a lawyer. Is that really how collaborative law works?"
• "My ex-wife has custody of our children, and she wants to move across the country with them. What can I do about it?"
• "How do I know whether I need a financial planner or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst for my divorce?"
• "How is it determined which of our property is marital and which is separate?"
• "What if we try divorce mediation and it doesn't work out? Do we have to go to court, or are there other options?"

Marie-Hélène Godbout has written the following articles:

FAQs:

• "Will my spouse be entitled to some of my pension after I divorce? If so, how can I prevent this?"
• "What is mediation?"
• "Combien peuvent coûter les procédures de séparation ou de divorce?"
• "Est-ce que c’est possible de déterminer combien de temps la séparation et le divorce pourrait prendre à finaliser?"
• "Pourquoi choisir Nigel Macleod?"