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Member Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
Board Member Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
Member MN State Bar Association
Member Hennepin County Bar Association
Member HCBA Family Law Section
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Admitted to Minnesota Bar 1979
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| General Comments |
It became apparent to me early in my career that our legal system is ill-equipped to provide solutions to divorcing couples. Judges simply do not have the time or resources necessary to gain an understanding of each family's unique needs. For this reason, I am strongly committed to the collaborative process.
Advantages to collaborative process:
-Custom-fit solution replaces 'one size fits all'
-No decisions are made without both parties' consent
-Parties maintain control of timing, cost and outcome
-Children benefit from parenting and support plans focused on their best interests
-Removes the threat of 'I'll see you in court.'
-Settlement conferences replace court appearances
-Problem-solving approach rather than win/lose |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Collaborative Law
Estate Law
Family Law
Mediation
Probate Law
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| B.A. (magna cum laude) Child Psychology; University of Minnesota (1973) |
| Professional Education |
| J.D.; University of Minnesota Law School (1979) |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 1996 |
Mediation Training |
Mediation Center |
40 |
| 2002 |
Conflict Resolution Training |
DivorceChoice.com |
3 |
| 2003 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Collaborative Law Institute |
5 |
| 2004 |
Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
Chip Rose, J.D. |
12 |
| 2005 |
Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
Collaborative Law Institute |
6 |
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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.
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