Family Law Mediation
Family Law Mediation also known as Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a pre-court process whereby separating parents or carers engage in a well-meaningful discussion, about the needs of their children and financial matters.
We help parents and carers to communicate and work with each other on issues relating to their children, property division, financial matters and parenting plans.
Currently, all Family Law mediations are being held on zoom
How do I get started?
Getting started can sometimes be the hardest part, but it doesn’t have to be!
Our aim is to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Which option describes you best?
I’m not quite sure and would like a chat first.
I want to cut to the chase and get started right away.
Some reading material would be handy.
Benefits of Family Dispute Resolution
Save Money
Family Dispute Resolution is a fraction of the cost of going to court.
Save Time
Quickly and Effectively resolve your dispute with no lengthy wait times!
Confidential
Mediation is a confidential and inadmissible process, nothing can come back to bite you!
Contribution
Parents are in control of their outcome, both have equal say and contribution to the process.
Parenting and Property Mediation
Parenting and Property matters can both be mediated in Family Dispute Resolution.
Click on the links to find out more.
Parenting Arrangements
Property and Financial Settlement
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Family Law Act Cth (1975) has now made it mandatory for parents, grandparents and significant parties who wish to approach the Family Court in relation to parenting and children's matters to first attempt family dispute resolution unless you are entitled to an exemption from mediation due to eg, urgency, incapacity, child abuse or family violence or a risk of same.
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If you have been invited to mediate by the initiating parent and you do not wish to participate no one can force you to take part. Participation is voluntary.
If you choose not to take part the initiating parent will be offered a certificate Section 60i which will allow them to explore further legal options and make an application to the Family Court.
We recommend you get legal advice if you would like to explore your options and to understand any consequences if you choose not to participate.
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If appropriate and safe to do so Family Dispute Resolution can occur if there has been family violence. Thorough safety and assessment screening takes place as well as other alternative arrangements to ensure safety at all times.
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In some circumstances children are able to be included in the Family Dispute Resolution process. This is called Child Inclusive Mediation.
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