Members of this forum approach family law matters in a constructive way, seeking to resolve and not to inflame. In order to be a member of the forum, a practitioner must:

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•  Act with honesty, integrity and objectivity

 

• Reduce or manage conflict and confrontation, using their expertise and experience to avoid hostility and aggression

 

• At all times put children’s interests first, and encourage clients to do the same

 

• Help clients to understand the bigger picture, and the long term consequences of the financial and emotional decisions they make now

 

• Inform their clients of all the dispute resolution and procedural options open to them, and the implications of each

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• Be honest with their clients about their prospects of success,

 

• Use    clear    and    plain    language,    and    avoid    inflammatory communication,

 

• Treat clients, colleagues and opposing parties with respect and decency, assisting parties to conduct their proceedings with dignity,

 

• Advocate  for  their   clients  in   a  way  that  is   helpful  and  not destructive. 

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