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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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October 2, 2024 AACP News

AACP National Practice Group

AACP’s National Practice Group is a dynamic forum where AACP members come together for professional development and networking. Meeting quarterly, the National Practice Group provides a platform for collaborative professionals from across Australia to exchange ideas, share expertise, explore best practices in collaborative law, stay up-to-date on what is happening in the collaborative space and…

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September 28, 2024 Uncategorised

Family Lawyers Doing Law Differently and Combating Burnout

We are thrilled to see Collaborative Professionals NSW Board member, Aileen Slattery, featured in Lawyers Weekly recently for her insightful article that emphasises the importance of Collaborative Practice in prioritising clients’ needs and fostering well-being within the legal profession. In the article, Aileen explores how Collaborative Practice is transforming the way legal professionals approach dispute…

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Upcoming Training and Events

21
Feb

Happy Lawyer Happy Life 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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20
Feb

Register your interest for Resolve Estate Core Skills & Advanced Training in Sydney

Sydney

Join Zinta Harris for this cutting edge training that will boost your dispute resolution and negotiation skills to a new level so that you can offer an alternative, more compassionate resolution pathway to your wills and estates clients.

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