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Collaborative practice is about working together to settle disputes, without going to court.

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Family law — a different approach

Collaborative Practice helps families to work together to resolve parenting and financial issues without the need to go to court.

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Wills & Estates

Collaborative Practice means working with families to resolve estate or succession planning issues without ending up in court.

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What is Collaborative Practice?

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.

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Family Law

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.

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Wills and Estates

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.

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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.

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Latest News

May 29, 2025 AACP News

The Collaborative Advantage: A Day to Connect and Learn

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…

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May 29, 2025 AACP News

AACP’s May National Practice Group Meeting

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…

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May 29, 2025 AACP News

Advocacy in Action

Over the past year, AACP has been working strategically behind the scenes to advance collaborative practice across the legal, financial and education sectors. We’ve made inroads with the FAAA, progressed dialogue with the education sector and are engaging with the judiciary on key reforms.  A summary of this work – “Advocacy in Action” is now…

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Upcoming Training and Events

14
Aug

Resolve Estate Core Skills & Advanced Collaborative Practice Training for Wills and Estates – Face to Face, Perth

Perth

This 3-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. On Day 3, you will build on your Collaborative Practice foundations, improve your skills to manage multi-party matters and give you a deeper understanding of how to facilitate the resolution of family conflict over inheritance. We will also cover marketing strategies to help bring those collaborative clients through your doors.

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25
Jul

Introduction to Collaborative Practice Online Training

Online

6 weeks designed to get you implementing a bespoke legal process that provides value to clients & professionals beyond what any other family law process can provide.

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