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Resolving disputes with care, clarity, and respect.

Family dispute resolution services

Guiding families through transition with compassionate, respectful mediation. We help you navigate complex relationships and reach practical agreements in a safe and balanced environment.

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Expert mediation for change within families.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) helps separating couples work through parenting arrangements, property division, and other family matters in a structured and safe mediation environment. Discussions are guided,  to help you explore options and develop workable agreements that consider everyone's needs.

For parenting matters, Section 60i certificates can be issued when required - these are necessary documents if you later decide to take your matter to court. The FDR process provides an impartial space to address both immediate concerns and longer-term arrangements, with sessions tailored to your specific circumstances.

Families can reach amicable agreements without the stress and expense of going to court. Mediation is a collaborative and less adversarial approach.  This process helps you move forward with the utmost care provided,  with the aim to reach solutions that work for everyone involved. 

Our services

The FDR process is time saving and confidential.  The process allows you to maintain control over outcomes and agreements that are tailored to your needs and is designed to be less stressful than court proceedings. 

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  • Support in developing practical and sustainable parenting plans that prioritise children's wellbeing while maintaining respectful co-parenting relationships. These plans cover all aspects of parenting, including living arrangements, visitation and communication schedules, education and healthcare decisions.   The best interests of your children are always at the forefront of discussions, facilitating respectful parenting agreements that provide stability and clarity for both parents and children. 

  • Professional guidance through the division of assets and property, creating clear,  workable and fair arrangements that consider both parties immediate needs, interests, as well as future needs. 
    FDRP provides mediation and negotiation support to help reach agreement, with final legal documentation requiring independent legal advice.

  • Assistance in reaching fair financial settlements, including superannuation splitting, asset division, and ongoing financial arrangements.
    FDRP provides mediation and negotiation support to help parties reach agreement, with final financial agreements requiring independent legal advice and court approval where necessary.

  • Secure and convenient dispute resolution services available Australia-wide, providing the same professional support and guidance as in-person sessions.
    Parties can participate together or from separate virtual rooms as appropriate.

  • Secure, safe and convenient dispute resolution services are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart.  Parties can participate together or through shuttle mediation using separate rooms as appropriate.

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Questions before getting started?

A brief, free, initial consultation to listen and understand your situation and an explanation on how mediation can help.  We'll discuss the mediation process, answer your questions and concerns and determine the next steps.