Collaborative Divorce Alberta Blog

Alberta, December 7th, 2022 — The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) is honored to learn it has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for its international efforts in transforming the way families resolve conflict around the world by offering families an alternative to litigation, a conflict resolution model called Collaborative Divorce. As IACP Past President Francesca King of Milan, Italy states “when you promote peaceful resolutions in family conflicts, you are promoting the growth of peace in society as a whole.” Collaborative Practice is a unique and voluntary dispute resolution model which provides families the opportunity to reduce the negative impacts of separation by working proactively and cooperatively with teams of specially trained Collaborative legal, financial, and mental health professionals who educate, support, and guide couples to make their own lasting and respectful resolutions, without resorting to litigation or the intervention of judges, magistrates, or court personnel. As a global nonprofit organization with a longstanding history as the largest community of Collaborative Professionals, IACP works every day to create a more peaceful world. With members in over 28 countries, IACP protects the fundamental elements of Collaborative Practice, expands accessibility to Collaborative Practice worldwide, and serves as a central...