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Deborah Berecz is pleased that residents of West Michigan now have the option of utilizing Collaborative Law to divorce with dignity and respect. She has represented parties in the adversarial process and mediated for over 200 families. She looks forward to talking with you about 'divorce without court.'
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President, Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
Co-founder and Chair, Collaborative Divorce Professionals of W. Michigan, Former chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, State Bar of Michigan
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Licensed to practice law in Michigan
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| General Comments |
| Divorce without court allows families to preserve dignity and respect. During one of life's most difficult transitions, it provides spouses with clarity and direction over their future without turning it over to a third party to decide. It's hard enough. The legal process shouldn't make it more difficult. Feel freel to call for more information or go to www.FamilyResolutions.us. |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Collaborative Law
Family Law
Mediation
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Andrews University |
| Professional Education |
Juris Doctor degree, Notre Dame Law School
Numerous courses in mediation and Collaborative practice |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 1995 |
Mediation Training |
Coast to Coast |
40 |
| 2005 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Nancy Cameron |
16 |
| 2006 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Nancy Diehl |
16 |
| 2007 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training |
Nancy Diehl |
16 |
| 2007 |
Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
Woody Mosten |
8 |
| 2008 |
Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
Pauline Tesler, JD |
8 |
| 2008 |
Basic Interdisciplinary Training |
Richard Shields, Ph.D. |
8 |
| 2009 |
Trainer with PRISM for the Collaborative Practice Inst. of MI |
I was instructor |
20 |
| 2010 |
Trainer with PRISM for the Collaborative Practice Inst. of MI |
I was instructor |
20 |
| 2011 |
Trainer with PRISM for the Collaborative Practice Inst. of MI |
I was instructor |
20 |
| 2012 |
Trainer with PRISM for the Collaborative Practice Inst. of MI |
I was instructor |
20 |
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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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