Barbara Picard, (Lawyer)
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There is so much pain and frustration associated with ending a marriage, or negotiating custodial arrangements. Unfortunately, when you add lawyers and the legal system to the mix, the level of frustration often increases. While separation, divorce, and custody are still hard issues to tackle, if you choose the Collaborative Process, I will work with you as you create the solutions in your case. At the end of the day, you and your partner will be the ones to resolve the issues that need to be resolved - who will create solutions to the problems that now exist - and because of that, it is more likely that you will find it easier to live with those solutions. I look forward to working with you.
Collaborative Services
Upon first learning that training was being offered in our area in the Collaborative Process, I had the sense that this would be a turning point in my family law practice, and in the way so many people move through this difficult time in their lives. When I meet with clients for the first time to discuss the different processes that are available to them, I can see their relief when they realize that there is a way to separate and divorce that maintains a sense of respect and dignity for the family. Having litigated many cases over the course of my practice, I am able to say with confidence that the courtroom is not the best place to settle family law disputes. The Collaborative Process gives my clients tools to navigate through their separation and divorce, and to create durable solutions to their problems.
Professional Activities
PRIOR:
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar
Chesterfield County Bar
Virginia State Bar (Family Law Section)
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2005 | Two day training | Pallisar | 13 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2008 | Basic three day Mediation Training | Ervin Mast/CMG | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2010 | Creating Meaning out of Conflict within CollaborativeLaw | IACP Forum: Neil Denny | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Bargaining with the Devil:When to Negotiate When to Fight | IACP Forum: Robert Mnookin | 1 |
| 2010 | Addiction and Narcissism in Marriage | IACP Forum: Micki Wade | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Adaptability & Scalability of the Collaborative Process | IACP Forum: Lucas,Mathewson,Weiss | 1.5 |
| 2009 | Jumpstarting Your Collaborative Practice: Tools for Engaging Collaborative Cases | Fauss Robbins & Smollar | 2 |
| 2009 | 2nd Annual VaCP Professionals Meeting | Various | 4 |
| 2008 | Transparency in the Collaborative Process | CPR Practice Group | 1.5 |
| 2008 | Practice Group Seminar | Stu Webb | 2 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2023 | Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 | Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2022 | Understanding Full Disclosure and Transparency | CPR: Stephanie Smith | 1 |
| 2022 | Overview of the Financial Panel's Neutral Role in Collaborative Cases | CPR Financial Neutrals | 1 |
| 2022 | Case Conference | CPR | 1 |
| 2021 | Stigmas: Gaining More Awareness of What We Might Not Know | CPR: Annette Graham, Barbara Picard and Lynne Einhaus | 1 |
| 2021 | How to Bring in the Other Side When They Resist | Forrest (Woody) Mosten | 2 |
| 2021 | Helping Divorcing Families Manage the Collaborative Process with Special Needs Children | CPR: Kristen Carlton of Eli’s Village | 1 |
| 2021 | Conflict Coaching Flow & Process | Kim Kristensen, Warrior Mediation | 2 |
| 2020 | Collaborative Success Stories | CPR: Sandy Cassel | 1 |
| 2018 | VA Legislative and Case Law Update (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Christopher Macturk, JD | .5 |
| 2018 | UCLA Panel: What’s In It For Me? (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Del. David Toscano; Robert Merlin, PA; Teresa Cole, JD; and Cathleen Rea, PhD | 1.25 |
| 2018 | Support Redux: Navigating the New Tax Laws and the Emotional Challenges They Create for Spouses (and Teams) (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Sanford Cassel, PhD; Frank Morrison, JD; Gigi Robson, CPA, CDFA; and Paul Smollar, JD | 3.25 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan | Mary Owens, Will Fitzhugh, Sandy Cassel & Annelise Petry | 1 |
| 2018 | Case Conference | Sandy Cassel | 1 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions for Growth As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce | Lisa Herrick and Kate Scharff | 6 |
| 2016 | Tell Me A Story:Narrative & ReStorying | IACP Forum | 6 |
| 2016 | Samoan Circle | Fauss | 1 |
| 2016 | Meeting with Clients to Choose their Process/IACP Forum | Galbraith & Cook | 1.5 |
| 2016 | Difficult Conversations | Cassel | 1 |
| 2016 | Case Conference Guidelines | Cassel & Robson | 1 |
| 2016 | Anatomy of a Modest Means Collaborative Case/IACP Forum | Jenkins, Heller, Cameron & Miller | 2.5 |
| 2015 | Legislative and Case Law Update | Christopher Macturk, JD | 1 |
| 2015 | Collaborative Professionals Need to Know about Electronic Evidence | Sharon Nelson, and John Simek | 2.25 |
| 2015 | Building Your Collaborate Practice | Mike Fancher | 2.75 |
| 2014 | Refresher on The Collaborative Process | CPTI | 1 |
| 2014 | One Coach vs Two Coach Models | RCDP | 2 |
| 2014 | Behavioral Finance | Susan Buniva | 1 |
| 2014 | Adult Attachment Style During Separation and Divorce | Alexander & Berger VACP | 7 |
| 2013 | Powerful Non-Defensive Communication | Sharon Strand Ellison | 6 |
| 2013 | Ethical Dilemmas for Mediators | Lawrie Parker | 2 |
| 2012 | The Role of Values in Collaborative Divorce | Kimberly Fauss & Annelise Petry | 4 |
| 2012 | The Art of Paradigm Shifting | Carl Michael Rossi & Shasha Porter: IACP Forum | 1.5 |
| 2012 | Take Charge of Your Collaborative Practice Brand | Liz Ferris: IACP Forum | 1.5 |
| 2012 | Mediation training for Collaborative Professionals | CMG | 10 |
| 2012 | From Conflict to Acceptance: the Neurobiology of Healing and Recovery after Divorce | Allison Bell & Lauren Behrman: IACP Forum | 1.5 |
| 2012 | Financials: Part II - Business Valuations in the Collaborative Process | Christiana Zouzias: IACP Forum | 1.5 |
| 2012 | Financial Experts: What do Cases Look Like | CPR Practice Group | 2 |
| 2012 | Family Systems Theory & Collaborative Practice | CPR Practice Group | 2 |
| 2012 | Collaborative Road Show: How to Talk about Collaborative Practice to Anyone | Tri-State Public Education Task Force: presented by the CPR Practice group | 2 |
| 2012 | 5th Annual VaCP Professionals Meeting: Challenges in the Collaborative Process; Updates on Collaborative Protocols; and Roadblocks to Financial Resolutions in Collaborative Cases | Various | 4.5 |
| 2011 | Working with the Team to Deliver Difficult Information | CPR Practice Group | 1 |
| 2011 | Why Collaborative Practice Works: NeuroScience Tools & Techniques | Kimberly Fauss & Jan Hembree | 4 |
| 2011 | Ethics and Collaborative Law | Leslie Haley: VaStateBar | 1 |
| 2011 | Creating a Message that Helps Attract Clients to your Collaborative Practice | Webinar: Liz Ferris | 1 |
| 2011 | 4th Annual VaCP Professionals Meeting | Various | 5 |
| 2010 | Zealous Advocacy: Ethics of Non Adversarial Negotiation & Collaborative Practice | Frank Morrison | 2 |
| 2010 | Welcome to Bedrock: Practical Tools | Duane Plant:IACP Forum | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Three day team training | CPTI | 21 |
| 2010 | Slip Sliding Away: Why Cases Fall Out of Collaboration | Barbara Picard | 1 |
| 2009 | Virginia Family Law | Kimberly Fauss | 3 |