- All involved are committed to not exacerbating the conflict;
- The professionals involved have undertaken the necessary training to help clients identify interests and manage the dispute by way of interest based negotiations
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice may involve as necessary other professionals including mental health professionals as conflict coaches, child specialists where required, financial specialists including accountants etc
- Increased likelihood of preservation of relationships (family,personal, business, etc)
- Minimisation of hostility and conflict
- Clients retain control over the dispute resolution process and eventual outcomes – the parties are the decision makers not the judge
- Maximum flexibility to explore creative solutions to fit the individual circumstances
- Maximises privacy
- Potential for cost savings
- A potential for improvement of clients communication, negotiation and problem solving skills which may assist to avoid or minimise future conflict
- Puts children's needs first
- Concentrates on maintaining an amicable relationship between disputing parties
- Provides a fast and fair outcome for both parties
- A team of professionals including counsellors help you deal with the emotional aspect of your dispute as well as the legal and financial issues
- Avoids the emotional and financial stress associated with a traditonal adversarial process and drawn-out legal processes
- By keeping your dispute out of court, your privacy, dignity and reputation are protected.
