Collaborative Practice helps families to work together to resolve parenting and financial issues without the need to go to court.
Collaborative Practice means working with families to resolve estate or succession planning issues without ending up in court.
Collaborative Practice is a way of settling disputes outside of courts. Participants are given legal, financial and emotional support by accredited professionals, enabling them to find fitting solutions while maintaining their important relationships.
Separating from a spouse is always a difficult process, which can be made much harder by a lengthy litigation process. Collaborative practice is ideally suited to helping families undergoing separation by removing many of the factors that make divorce such a trying time.
Estate disputes that can arise after the loss of a family member are emotionally and financially difficult. The primary aim of the Collaborative Practice model in Wills and Estates is to help families resolve estate or succession planning issues without ending up in Court.
The Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals Ltd (AACP) is a national organisation of professionals practicing legal, social, and financial services. The AACP supports its members through education, networking and providing resources while advocating for the use of collaborative practice in Australia.
AACP is delighted to welcome BillWill as our newest Corporate Sponsor. Many members will remember BillWill’s Colin Jowell and his powerful presentation on grief at our May National Practice Group meeting. It was a session that struck a chord with many in the room. If you missed it, you can access it on the Resources…
On Friday 16 May 2025, 69 collaborative professionals from across Australia and overseas came together in Brisbane for a one-day conference hosted by the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners (QACP) in partnership with the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals (AACP). It was a rare chance to meet face-to-face and explore how we can keep evolving…
AACP’s May National Practice Group meeting featured a compelling presentation by BillWill’s Colin Jowell. Colin offered explored grief through the fascinating lens on how grief shapes decision-making – often in ways we don’t immediately recognise. Colin’s mix of behavioural science, sharp insight and humour struck a chord, prompting lively discussion and plenty of reflection. The…
East Hotel, 69 Canberra Ave, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
Join us at EAST Hotel in November 2025 for collaborative practice training with Shelby Timmins and Clarissa Rayward. The Introduction Training (14–15 November) is a two-day program for professionals starting or returning to collaborative family law, while the Advanced Training (16 November) is a one-day program for experienced practitioners. Both include catering and complimentary parking. On 15 November, attendees are also invited to a five-course dinner at Agostinis (meal included, beverages purchased separately). Dinner tickets must be purchased separately.
Brisbane, QLD
This 2-day course teaches the interdisciplinary model of Collaborative Practice for Wills and Estates, enabling differing professional disciplines to work together to assist grieving families resolve their estate dispute or facilitate family succession conversations before death.
If you wish to contact the AACP please do so using the details provided below. You can also use the contact form to contact us by email.
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| (02) 9261 3122 | |
| PO Box 424 DARLINGHURST NSW 1300 |
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