The use of Collaborative law is a relatively new concept in family law matters in Australia compared to other forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and conciliation.
The resolution of family law matters through the collaborative approach focuses on the parties and their lawyers negotiating directly without the need for an independent mediator.
What are the differences between the Collaborative approach and Mediation?
There are a number of key differences between the Collaborative approach and mediation in family law disputes.