Collaborative Practice
Collaborative practice is a structured, out-of-court resolution pathway that emphasises open communication, information sharing, and tailored agreements to meet your family's needs and interests.
Our Collaborative Coach, Fiona Kirkman, facilitates this process alongside a network of collaborative professionals to help your family reach a resolution.
Collaborative Practice
ASSESS > PREPARE > COLLOBORATE > RESOLVE
Collaborative practice is a structured resolution pathway where court is not an option. This approach focuses on open communication, sharing of information, and tailoring agreements to meet your family's needs and interests. Trained professionals guide you through the entire process in a safe and supportive manner.
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At Kirkman Family Law, Fiona Kirkman is engaged as the Collaborative Coach and helps case manage and facilitate the Collaborative Practice Process with a network of collaborative professionals to help your family reach resolution.
Benefits of Collaborative Practice
Maintains Positive Relationships
Collaborative practice focuses on open communication and mutual respect, allowing separated families to maintain positive relationships. This approach is especially beneficial for parents, as it encourages co-parenting solutions that prioritise the children’s best interests.
Control and Flexibility
Separated families retain control over the decision-making process. Unlike court rulings, collaborative practice allows tailored solutions to fit each family’s unique needs, offering greater flexibility and creative problem-solving.​​​
Cost-Effective and Efficient
By avoiding litigation, collaborative practice often reduces the financial and emotional costs associated with court proceedings. The process is streamlined, with everyone working together to reach an agreement outside of court.
Private and Confidential
Collaborative practice ensures that personal and family matters are resolved privately. This confidential process protects sensitive information from becoming public, fostering a safe environment for negotiation.
Prepare
Affirm
Understand
Search
Evaluate
Preparation.
We collaborate with a team of professionals to prepare you emotionally, legally and financially for resolution.
Affirm relationships.
Our process helps you maintain respectful and safe relationships post separation.
Understand interests.
Our process creates a safe space to help you undertand and listen to each other. We help you to understand the "why" behind the position.
Search for creative solutions.
We encourage everyone to creatively problem-solve and explore all resolution options.
Evaluate options & reach agreement.
We encourage you to consider the best alternative to reach a negotiated agreement and formalise the agreements reached.