Early Neutral Consultation: Roadmap Video

Early Neutral Consultation – Explainer Video

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The Best to Start Your Separation
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The Best to Start Your Separation

What to Expect from Attending an Early Neutral Consultation

  • First Step in Determining Next Steps: ENC is often the initial move for families considering separation or divorce. It’s a cost-effective way to understand the landscape of legal and emotional pathways ahead.
  • Tailored Information: Every family is different, and ENC respects this by providing information unique to your family’s circumstances. Whether understanding the legal implications of your decisions or exploring various dispute resolution options, ENC aims to equip you with the knowledge pertinent to your situation.
  • Professional Guidance: Family Consultants lead the ENC, often with backgrounds in law and various neutral disciplines. They present a range of legal processes and contact information for other professionals like mediators, lawyers, and financial advisors who can assist further.
  • Empowerment without Pressure: The most significant aspect of ENC is its non-decisional nature. You’re there to receive information, not make on-the-spot decisions or negotiate. This approach reduces stress and emotional strain, allowing you to absorb and consider the information presented thoroughly.
  • Learn about Process Options: ENC helps you understand the different pathways you can take post-consultation. Whether it’s mediation, litigation, or another dispute resolution, you’ll learn which option suits your family’s specific needs.
  • No Legal Advice or Negotiations: It’s crucial to understand that ENC does not provide legal advice or involve negotiations. Instead, it’s a foundational step to ensure you and your family can proceed clearly and confidently.

Preparing for Your Early Neutral Consultation

1. Understanding the ENC Process:

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  • Research: Before your ENC, take some time to understand what the process entails. Knowing the session’s structure and what to expect can help reduce anxiety and allow you to focus on the information being provided.
  • Objectives: Be clear about what you want from the ENC. While you won’t make decisions or negotiate, understanding your priorities and concerns will help you seek relevant information.
  • 2. Gathering Necessary Documentation:
  • Financial Records: Prepare a comprehensive list of your financial assets and liabilities. This includes bank statements, investments, property deeds, mortgage details, insurance policies, and other financial obligations or resources.
  • Income Information: Have recent pay stubs, tax returns, and any other documentation that clearly shows your and your partner’s income.
  • Marital and Legal Documents: Bring copies of any legal agreements between you and your spouse, such as prenuptial agreements, marriage certificates, and birth certificates for any children.

2. Gathering Necessary Documentation:

  • Financial Records: Prepare a comprehensive list of your financial assets and liabilities. This includes bank statements, investments, property deeds, mortgage details, insurance policies, and other financial obligations or resources.
  • Income Information: Have recent pay stubs, tax returns, and any other documentation that clearly shows your and your partner’s income.
  • Marital and Legal Documents: Bring copies of any legal agreements between you and your spouse, such as prenuptial agreements, marriage certificates, and birth certificates for any children.

3. Preparing Your Questions:

  • List Your Questions: Write down all your questions about the separation or divorce process, no matter how trivial they seem. This can include queries about custody, support, asset division, the process itself, and what steps come next.
  • Prioritize: While you may have many questions, prioritize them to ensure the most critical ones are addressed within the session time.

4. Mental and Emotional Preparation:

  • Mindset: Approach the ENC with an open and learning mindset. Remember, the goal is to gather information, not to argue or negotiate.
  • Support: Consider bringing a friend or family member for emotional support if the process allows. Having a supportive person can help you process the information more effectively.

5. Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities:

  • Legal Rights: While ENC does not provide legal advice, having a basic understanding of your legal rights and responsibilities in a separation or divorce can help you ask more informed questions.
  • Children’s Needs: If children are involved, familiarize yourself with their rights and the basic principles of custody and support. This will help you understand the information provided concerning their welfare.

6. Post-Consultation Planning:

  • Note-Taking: Be prepared to take notes during your session. This will help you remember the information discussed and any follow-up actions you must take.
  • Next Steps: Think about your next steps after the ENC. While you don’t need to make any decisions during the consultation, having an idea of your possible paths can help you direct your questions and focus.

The fee for ENC is $399 + HST, I believe so strongly in the value and power of an Early Neutral Consultation it comes with a 7-Day Money Back Guarantee. The Early Neutral Consultation is structured to save you time, money, and stress by laying down a forward direction on a foundation of cooperation and understanding.

Complete an Early Neutral Consultation with us, and I will credit $399 +HST towards your separation agreement preparation.

About the Author:
Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM

I assist intelligent and successful couples in crafting rapid, custom separation agreements that pave the way for a smooth transition towards a secure future. This efficient process is achieved in about four meetings, effectively sidestepping the excessive conflicts, confusion, and costs commonly linked to legal proceedings. Clients have the flexibility to collaborate with me either via video conference or in-person through a DTSW associate at any of our six Greater Toronto mediation centers, located in Aurora, Barrie, North York, Vaughan, Mississauga, and Scarborough.

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