Overview
Who It's For
It is compulsory under Australian family law for separated parents to attempt Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) before applying to a family law court for parenting orders. There are exceptions such as where FDR will be unsafe or unsuitable. This includes where there has been violence or one or both parents are unable to participate effectively.
How We Help
FDR offers a safe and impartial space to help you make decisions in the best interest of your children, navigate property and financial mediation, establish child-focused parenting agreements and manage changing family structure dynamics.
What to Expect
Our highly trained staff will have several conversations with you individually to determine whether FDR is right for you and your family. Initial consultations sessions are usually 30 minutes, and we’ll work with you to plan a session at a time and location that suits your needs.
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"I felt understood with my issues and I felt comfortable speaking honestly about my concerns in order to reflect and create my parenting plan. A parenting plan was something I felt I needed to do for some time and never did it in the early days of my separation, but always wanted to. I felt a bit anxious about finally going through with it, putting things officially on paper and talking to others about my concerns. But I felt really supported in my experience with my mediator."
Valeria, Mediation Client