The parties involved in family law proceedings once (usually) trusted each other and loved each other deeply. (slaw.ca)
The collaborative law statute requires that attorneys who are engaged in collaborative law proceedings agree that they will never represent either spouse in future court proceedings. (springfieldcollaborativedivorce.com)
Private law proceedings contrast with public children proceedings where the child's interests are promoted by the child's guardian and legal representative. (newlawjournal.co.uk)