Mediation
Before court, many parenting disputes must try FDR — and many resolve there. We’ll prepare you gently and thoroughly.
Family Dispute Resolution is a facilitated process to help parties reach agreement, often required before parenting applications. It aims for safe, practical outcomes and can cover parenting, property, or both. We keep the tone respectful and steady.
A section 60I certificate may be needed; urgent or unsafe matters may be exempt; in-principle outcomes should be documented as consent orders or a binding agreement to be enforceable. We’ll handle the paperwork calmly and clearly.
Screening & intake
Safety and suitability come first (shuttle/online options if needed).
Session(s)
A neutral practitioner guides discussion toward practical, child-focused outcomes. Property can be included if disclosure/valuations are ready.
Turning it into something binding
We convert in-principle terms into consent orders or a BFA, so what you agree sticks and day-to-day life can settle.
• Clarify your priorities and workable fall-backs.
• Bring key facts (work/school timetables, costs, valuations).
• Commit to full, timely disclosure for property issues.
• Consider holidays, travel notice, passports and communication plans.
Many matters resolve in one or two sessions. If parenting issues go to court, a section 60I certificate is typically required unless an exemption applies — we’ll advise precisely.
For most parenting applications, yes. A section 60I certificate is generally required unless an exemption applies (e.g., urgency or family violence concerns).
A neutral practitioner facilitates discussion to help parties reach practical, child-focused agreements on parenting and/or property.
Not automatically. We can convert in-principle outcomes into consent orders or a binding agreement so they’re enforceable.
There are screening processes and exemptions. Shuttle or online FDR may be used; sometimes FDR is not appropriate and urgent court action is needed.
Many matters resolve within one or two sessions. Complex issues may require more sessions or parallel legal advice/disclosure.
Yes. FDR can address property and financial arrangements alongside parenting, provided disclosure and valuations are organised.
It records that you attempted FDR, did not attend, or FDR was inappropriate. Courts often require it before filing parenting applications.
If your situation feels uncertain, you don't have to navigate it alone. We take the time to understand your goals, explain the options in plain language, and help you move forward with confidence.
Negotiation, mediation, collaborative practice and arbitration. Kinder, often quicker pathways that protect dignity, reduce cost, and keep momentum gentle but firm.
Find the right pathway →Fair division of assets, liabilities and super. Transparent disclosure, sensible valuations and clear documents — so financial certainty arrives without chaos.
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