Collaborative Edge
Alternative Dispute Resolution with a Difference.
Helping your family transition through conflict with a focus on real human outcomes.
Welcome to Collaborative Edge
This isn't your typical Alternative Dispute Resolution website, and we are not here to do things the usual way - it is time for a fresh approach to family conflict.
Using the Collaborative Resolution Framework, the focus is on real human outcomes, helping your family transition from conflict with transparency and care.
Whether navigating divorce, having a Will or Estate Dispute, Trust, or other family conflicts, the Collaborative Edge is your alternative to mediation or litigation through the court system.
Divorce and other family disputes do not have to be a disaster. They can be handled with dignity and mutual respect—just like you want it to be, right? If that resonates with you, then you're in the right place.
We know life can feel overwhelming, and family disputes such as divorce are one of those times when emotions run high and worries get real.
Today, you are standing at a crossroads that requires strength and bold decisions.
Dominique is here to help you make them—with clarity and confidence.
Why Collaborative Divorce?
Divorce is never easy, but how you choose to navigate it can make a significant different in your emotional well-being, financial stability, and long-term family dynamics.
Traditional mediation or an adversarial court divorce can cause long term harm and have unintended consequences:
- Increased conflict and tension;
- Loss of control of the process;
- Emotional toll on children;
- Costly and time consuming;
- Lack of privacy;
- Limited focus on future co-parenting;
- Rigid, one size fits all outcomes; and
- Emotional burn out and stress.
A collaborative divorce offers a dignified, private, and respectful alternative that empowers you to work through the complexities of your separation in a way that prioritises the well-being of everyone involved.
Instead of facing off in a courtroom, you and your partner will have a safe and supportive space to openly discuss your concerns, interests and needs, allowing you to resolve conflicts at your own pace.
The focus of Collaborative Divorce is on interest based negotiations.
Are you ready to put the 'C' in your divorce?
Why Collaborative Wills, Estates and Trusts?
The Collaborative Practice model in Wills and Estates offers a constructive approach to resolving estate and succession planning issues. It focuses on helping families address disputes and make decisions together rather than resorting to court battles. This approach prioritises preserving relationships, minimising costs, and avoiding unnecessary delays.
Collaborative provides a solution to key challenges of estate disputes which can include:
- Emotional and financial strain;
- Heightened stress and financial burdens after the loss of a loved one;
- Can deepen conflicts between family members;
- Risks damaging family relationships and businesses;
- Causes significant delays in distributing inheritances, sometimes taking years;
- Reduces the value of the estate due to mounting legal costs; and
- Families may fear triggering conflicts, leading to unaddressed issues that resurface later.
The Collaborative Framework can also facilitate difficult succession-planning conversations.
Overall, Collaborative Practice provides a proactive, cooperative framework to navigate these sensitive issues effectively and equitably.
Financial Neutral
Dominique is able to work with you in a role as a Financial Neutral. This may be in a collaborative or non-collaborative dispute.
As a financial neutral Dominique can assist by being the impartial expert who helps all parties understand and manage financial aspects during collaborative disputes or planning. She can:
- Collect and organize financial information.
- Provide guidance short and long term impacts of decisions made.
- Ensure transparency and fairness.
- Support informed decision-making and creative solutions.
Her role is focused on building trust, reducing conflict, and helping achieve sustainable financial agreements.
Hello
Divorce and family conflict can be an overwhelming experience, and it is something no one anticipates dealing with. I aim to support you, just as I have assisted hundreds of others, by leveraging my expertise to address your unique needs.
The Facts
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to supporting families through conflict and divorce. As a Financial Planner, CDC Certified Divorce Coach®, CDC Certified Transition and Recovery Specialist®, and Collaborative Professional (Financial and Coach), I bring a wealth of expertise to the table.
The Heart
As someone who has gone through divorce firsthand and was raised in a divorced family, my mission is deeply personal. My focus is to keep families on a path that causes the least possible harm.
The Collaborative Resolution Framework drives positive and compassionate outcomes that build a clear path, ensuring a smooth transition.
As the Collaborative Coach my role is the build the framework that your family can safely work towards a resolution within. My goal is to make what can seem insurmountable and complex as calm and clear as possible.
I look forward to finding out how I can help your family.
Dominique Bergel-Grant
Collaborative Coach & Financial Neutral
Specialising in Divorce and Financially Complex Family Matters
Questions & Answer Time
I am interested in a Collaborative Resolution where do I start?
Does my lawyer need to be Collaboratively Trained?
Who forms the Collaborative Team?
What does Dominique do as the Collaborative Coach?
What if we can not agree or hit other roadblocks?
Is a Collaborative Resolution for everyone?
What is the difference between Mediation vs Collaborative Divorce?
What is the difference between Court vs Collaborative Resolution?
What will it cost?
Contact Dominique Today
Are you ready to do disputes differently or perhaps simply have more questions? It is time to book in your initial free 30 minute discovery session with Dominique today.
Still not sure, email [email protected] with your questions.
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Any advice or information published is general in nature only and does not take into account your objectives, personal situation or needs. Because of that, you should always seek professional financial, legal or other relevant professional advice before taking any action.
Dominique Bergel-Grant and Collaborative Edge Limited does not provide legal advice.
