Dispute resolution choices: A comparison of collaborative law, family dispute resolution and family law conferencing services

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03 May 2010Separating couples who require assistance with disputes over property or arrangements for their children now have a range of different dispute resolution services to choose from according to this artlcie.

To contrast the work of family dispute resolution services with collaborative law and family law conferencing, the author sought the views of family dispute resolution practitioners from Chadstone Family Relationship Centre, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers involved in family law conferencing, and collaborative law practitioner, Caroline Counsel, as to how collaborative law practice differs from what FRCs and legal aid can provide.

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Publisher TypeAPO Member, Government or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/21180
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