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Catherine M Brink, LLB
(Lawyer)
I am a Collaborative family lawyer and certified family law mediator. I am here to help you deal with your sensitive legal matters, assisting your family to find solutions that work in the best interest of all parties involved.
The approach I take to resolving conflicts is probably quite different from the stereotypical image you might have of a lawyer. I chose to go to study law with the sole purpose of practicing Collaborative divorce and family law mediation. I knew that I wanted to practice family law outside of the traditional court model. I had no interest in spending years in the trenches of litigation. Of course I have been to court and have experience in both Provincial and Supreme Court hearings and trials.
But my true passion lies in finding out of court resolutions and using the Collaborative approach to help families deal with and resolve conflict.
Am I the right family lawyer for you?
If you care more about preserving family relationships than how much you can 'gain'.
If you dont believe in manipulation and coercion as negotiation tactics and prefer a diplomatic approach.
If you want someone who will help you voice your concerns and needs without losing sight of the bigger picture.
If you want caring and compassionate legal counsel who works with integrity.
I believe in changing the way that we normally deal with and approach conflict. I believe in a more enlightened form of problem solving. I not only want to help my clients find creative solutions, but create the opportunity to grow as individuals in the process. Im here to offer the tools and assistance to help you and your family solve problems and make the best decisions for all of you.
I help families deal with situations such as
Divorce and common-law separation
Post-separation parenting arrangements
Asset and property division
Child and spousal support matters.
Drafting and negotiating Separation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements.
With the right process, the problems we face can actually become the building blocks for a happy future. If this sounds like the kind of approach that youve been looking for in a family lawyer, please contact me to talk about how I can help you with your family legal matters.
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| Professional Activities |
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Board Member - Collaborative Divorce Vancouver
Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
Member - Law Society of British Columbia
Member - Family Law Section, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
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| Professional Licenses |
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Called to the British Columbia bar
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| General Comments |
| I believe in changing the way that we normally deal with and approach conflict. I believe in a more enlightened form of problem solving. I not only want to help my clients find creative solutions, but create the opportunity to grow as individuals in the process. Im here to offer the tools and assistance to help you and your family solve problems and make the best decisions for all of you. |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Collaborative Law
Family Law
Mediation
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| BA (Honours) in Psychology, Queen's University |
| Professional Education |
| LLB, University of British Columbia (including Mediation Advocacy and Mediation Practicum) |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
See IACP Standards >
IACP does not verify the information provided by the professionals listed in this directory.
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| Continuing Education |
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Education Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 2010 |
Training in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice |
Nancy Cameron, Susan Gamache |
16 |
| 2009 |
Family Law Mediation training |
Sally Campbell |
50 |
| 2011 |
Advanced Family Law Mediation Training |
Sally Campbell |
22 |
| 2010 |
High Conflict Personalities in Legal Disputes |
Bill Eddy |
8 |
| 2009 |
Children, Parenting and Separation |
Joan Kelly |
4 |
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