As both Family Lawyers and accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners we will help you to recognise and confirm disputed issues in a timely manner and guide you through the process.
It is now compulsory for separated couples who have a dispute about parenting matters or division of property, are obligated to first attempt to resolve the dispute through Family Mediation / Family Dispute Resolution.
Family Dispute Resolution, often referred to as Mediation is the term used to describe family mediation services that assist couples to make agreements following separation and divorce.
During the turmoil of family breakdown couples may experience difficulty identifying, discussing and agreeing on matters that will significantly change the lives of their children.
The Family Mediation is designed to assist a separated couple to identify the issues in dispute and to negotiate terms for a parenting plan for their children and/or agreements for the distribution of property. These agreements can then be used to generate enforceable Orders by Consent.
Mediation / Family Dispute Resolution is an impartial and independent family mediation services that assist couples to make agreements following separation.
It is now mandatory that parties participate in a Family Mediation facilitated by a qualified and accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This conference is an alternative solution to Court proceedings.
The goals of the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner are to reduce the intensity and duration of disputes, and to arrive at mutually agreed solutions pursuant to the Family Law Act.
Following the conference the Practitioner will issue each participant with a Section 60i Certificate under the Family Law Act.
If Family Dispute Resolution fails to bring about agreement between parties you will need the Section 60i Certificate before your matter can proceed to Court.
Please note, exceptions to mandatory Family Dispute Resolution occur when there is concern for the safety of individuals or property or where the matter is urgent, for example, a Recovery Order.
Our Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners facilitate negotiations during family mediation conferences to enable both parties to achieve a mutually acceptable outcome by agreement.
The benefits of Family Dispute Resolution include:
Family Dispute Resolution is a legal process that helps parties come to an agreement in relation to parenting and property matters.
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