What do I need to Divorce?

Most people need a family lawyer, written separation agreement confirming your agreement on property (and debt) division, child custody, parenting times, child support and spousal support (called alimony in America).

What is divorce mediation and Divorcing Well?

Divorcing Well™ is Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc.’s uniquely efficient contested divorce mediation process. The five-week timeline makes it the most cost-effective, and legally sophisticated may of resolving legal conflicts as you separate and divorce.

What is the most affordable way to divorce?

An affordable divorce occurs when the parties agree on all the terms of the divorce. These terms are in the separation agreement. Divorcing Well™ mediators help the parties come to an agreement on the terms of the separation agreement / divorce in a short five-week process. This short process helps to keep divorce costs very low. After the parties have signed the separation agreement, the divorce is just a matter of paperwork being filed with the court. There is no requirement to attend court and thus avoiding expensive legal fees associated with a contested divorce.

Is a mediated divorce appropriate if there is a lot of conflict between the parties?

Yes, Divorcing Well™ mediation does not bring the parties together in the same room. In fact, the greater the conflict between the parties, the more helpful it is to have a mediator. Mediators are trained to de-escalate people’s emotions and regulate communication to allow an efficient resolution. Divorcing Well™ mediations do not bring the parties together throughout the five-week process except sometimes in week five, the final week, to sign the separation agreement.

Workplace Conflict Training Lawyers Halifax, Nova Scotia

Management Conflict Training

Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc. employment lawyers assist employers to develop conflict resolution processes that are aligned with their own values. Well-designed and implemented conflict resolution processes can resolve issues before they escalate to a human rights complaint or grievance. Conflict resolution training helps improve skills with negotiation, mediation and conflict management. By managing disputes employers are also managing the costs of conflict resolution. With our in-depth knowledge and experience mediating conflicts, we have developed cost effective solutions.

Teryl Scott evaluates the root causes of institutional conflicts and recommends

actions to address them. Trainers identify institutional barriers to fair outcomes and strategies to overcome them. When necessary, the employer is trained to build capacity to resolve its own conflicts with transparent, fair and reasonable outcomes.

Here are a few solutions our management conflict training lawyers in Halifax provide:

Mediation

Arbitration

Negotiation

Conflict Audits

Training

Fact Finding

Investigations

Settlement Negotiation

Management Conflict Training Costs

Trainers are billed between $150 to $450 /hr, depending on the time and resources required. Flat fees can be offered to create cost savings. Discounts are available for non-profits and smaller businesses. HST and any disbursements are additional costs.

Fair Outcomes

We provide legal information. Our responsibility is to create fair outcomes at minimal cost to you.

Efficiency

We work to solve your issues in a timely manner.

Cost Effective

No retainer fees. Our lawyers bill-as-you-go.

Other Legal Services

Our law firm has a variety of lawyers including employment lawyers, family lawyers, and estate planning lawyers. Or if you’re interested in a legal service you can’t find information about, please contact us.

Get Your Appointment

Call (902) 706-5030 or email senior legal counsel, Lisa Teryl, to start your process. We're here to listen to your legal issues and resolve them fairly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Book Your Appointment

Our Law Firm

Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc. offers a wide variety of legal services in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and Nova Scotia area. While we have very experienced family lawyers we also provide legal coaching for divorces. We also offer quick turnarounds on wills and estate planning in the city.

Our Customer Reviews

					  I recently had my will updated along with my power of attorney and a medical directive.
The process was very simple as I set up a phone consultation with my lawyer,... read more Dan Wilbond, whereby we discussed the details of each document. From there, I met with Dan a week later at his office, reviewed the finished documents, made a few changes and signed off within an hour.
I highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them in the future.				
Barry Johnson
April 20, 2022 

					  Lisa has my highest respect with her knowledge of employment law. I would without hesitation, recommend her service! Thank You again, Lisa.				
Bill Sullivan
March 4, 2022 

					  Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. She made the entire process as painless as possible and I felt very supported throughout. I would highly recommend Lisa’s services.				
Myra Davis
October 19, 2021 

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