The Family Courts in New Zealand prioritise conciliation through alternative dispute resolution methods, allowing parties to maintain control and collaborate on both the process and the outcome.

A distinctive feature in Family Practice is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), a mediation service designed to help parents and guardians reach agreements on parenting or guardianship issues concerning their children.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the alternative dispute resolution options available in family law, with a particular emphasis on FDR.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the lawyer’s role in dispute resolution of family matters
• Explain the process of FDR
• Recognise when FDR is suitable for a client, and the alternative dispute resolution options available in other types of family matters

This course focuses on substantive law and process (rather than practical skills of negotiating and mediating in family matters). If you are interested in practical skills to apply in FDR in a family law context, please check out our On Demand Course: Negotiation and mediation in family law matters: Skills series.

Key Details:

• Equivalent to 2 CPD hours.
• Available for purchase at any time.
• Access the content for six months from the date of purchase.