The Family Courts in New Zealand operate on the principle that conciliation should be promoted whenever possible. Therefore, alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation are essential skills for family lawyers, often used to help parties reach mutually beneficial agreements.

In this course, you will acquire practical skills to apply in alternative dispute resolution processes within family law contexts.

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

• Identify sources of conflict, and how they can inform disputes
• Prepare for a negotiation or mediation in a family matter
• Recognise what makes a good negotiator
• Explain the process of a mediation

This course assumes an understanding of family law (including the principles of relationship property) and the alternative dispute resolution options available in family matters.

Key Details:

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