What we do

We offer training programmes to help professionals become certified collaborative practitioners, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high quality collaborative services.

To ensure that their clients get the best out of collaborative practice, all members undertake regular training.

The ACP provides a platform for members to connect, share experiences and receive support.

We advocate for policies and practices that support collaborative law and promote it’s use.

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Aims of The ACP

To promote Collaborative Practice as an appropriate process for settling disputes.

To create public awareness of Collaborative Practice as an effective conflict resolution option.

To provide training and peer review structures for collaborative practitioners.

Foster professional proficiency by educating, supporting and providing resources to its members.

Establish and maintain rigorous ethical and practice standards for collaborative practitioners.

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ACP Annual Membership Payment ACP Annual Membership Payment
ACP Annual Membership Payment
€120.00

To become a member of the ACP you will need to have an appropriate professional qualification, successfully complete an ACP approved training course or equivalent.

Meet the membership guidelines and complete an application form. You will need to provide evidence of your qualifications.

Your membership and support are greatly valued and help us to continue our work and develop our programmes for the years ahead. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing involvement.

What our Members Say

  • “The collaborative process is a unique methodology for accountants/financial advisors to understand their role in family law settlements.”

    — Accountant

  • “Great training, collaborative law is a means of keeping the needs of the children at the front of decisions made by the separating parents. Parents are empowered to make decisions which work for both parties and for the good of the children, rather than a judge making decisions which may not be the best intended for all concerned. Decisions made and agreed and then signed off in court. It is less adversarial than going to court, parents feel heard, they have a sense of autonomy.”

    — Joan Conlon, Family Consultant

  • “This was an eye-opener for me. The collaborative process makes absolute sense for those who want to resolve their separation/divorce in the best way possible for them and for their children. I urge all dedicated family law practitioners to get this training. It will radically change your perspective.”

    — Siobhán Dunne, Solicitor 

Reflective Learning
Groups

Reflective Learning groups are small branches of our membership who meet regularly to share experiences, give and receive support in order to improve their skills and refine their expertise.

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Become a Member

Your Path to Official Accreditation

If you wish to become an accredited member of the Association of Collaborative Practitioners in Ireland you will need to:

  • Provide evidence of your qualifications

  • Meet the membership guidelines

  • Complete an application form

  • Successfully complete an official ACP Collaborative training course

  • Have professional indemnity insurance

Membership Guidelines

Membership Application

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ACP Annual Membership Payment ACP Annual Membership Payment
ACP Annual Membership Payment
€120.00

To become a member of the ACP you will need to have an appropriate professional qualification, successfully complete an ACP approved training course or equivalent.

Meet the membership guidelines and complete an application form. You will need to provide evidence of your qualifications.

Your membership and support are greatly valued and help us to continue our work and develop our programmes for the years ahead. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing involvement.

More from our Members

“I found the training incredibly informative and valuable as a Divorce Financial Advisor. I can see how this process truly brings the children's welfare to the fore and encourages both parties to be respectful of each other. Instead of point-scoring, it helps people to become aware of their actions and how they will impact the final settlement, their relationship with their ex-spouse, and most importantly, their children's future lives.

The trainers were excellent — knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly passionate about what they do. The people attending the course were equally impressive, and there was a wonderful atmosphere of openness and generosity throughout. Everyone was so willing to share their knowledge and experience, and the warmth and sense of humour in the room made the whole weekend both enjoyable and memorable.

I would highly recommend this course to any professional working in the area of divorce and family law.”

— Andrea Patterson, Divorce Financial Advisor
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“I was new to the concept of collaborative law and was curious and somewhat pessimistic as a solicitor as to whether I could foresee it working for my prospective family law clients, and me as a practitioner. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only do I believe it to be a better way for clients, but that I believe it to be a better way for me. I found the training very informative and inciteful. It encourages the participants to reflect on themselves and how they conduct themselves and the language they use in facilitating a successful outcome for all concerned. The tools I have gained will be invaluable going forward and I am looking forward to much collaboration in the future.”

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