FAMILY MEDIATION
WHAT IS FAMILY MEDIATION (ALSO KNOWN AS FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION)?
Family mediation is a confidential process where a neutral mediator helps separating or separated families resolve disputes—such as parenting, property, or financial issues—without going to court. It encourages open, cooperative discussion to reach mutually acceptable agreements in a supportive environment.
WHY MEDIATION?
Mediation resolves disputes efficiently, saving time and money. It promotes cooperation, reduces conflict, ensures privacy, prioritises children’s wellbeing, and empowers families to create flexible, lasting solutions.
It Works
Over 70% of family disputes are resolved through mediation, offering families practical, effective, cooperative solutions that foster long-term stability, understanding, and improved relationships.
Required by Australian Law
Family Mediation is required by Australian law for most parenting disputes, meaning parents must participate in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) before applying to court for parenting orders.
Saves Time and Money
Family mediation is generally much faster, simpler, more efficient, and significantly less costly than going through lengthy, stressful, time-consuming court battles and costly legal fees.
Promotes Control and Flexibility
Mediation allows participants to maintain control over outcomes and tailor solutions to fit their unique family circumstances, rather than having a solution imposed by a judge.
Reduces Conflict and Stress
The mediation process emphasises cooperation and respectful communication, reducing hostility, fostering a constructive relationship post-separation especially with ongoing co-parenting.
Achieves Better Outcomes for Children
Mediation is child-focused, prioritising the needs and wellbeing of children, and often results in smoother co-parenting arrangements and more stable environments for children.
Ensures Confidentiality and Privacy
Mediation sessions are private and fully confidential, helping to protect the family’s personal matters from becoming a matter of public record, unlike court proceedings.
Finding Resolution Together
Mediation empowers families to resolve disputes with dignity, saving time and money. Through cooperation, flexibility, and privacy, it fosters healthier relationships and better outcomes for children.
Key Service Areas
We help families navigate separation, co-parenting, and child support, creating parenting plans, financial agreements, property settlements, and ensuring children’s voices are heard through inclusive, supportive mediation processes.
We facilitate the development of parenting arrangements that prioritise your children’s wellbeing and provide a framework for shared care following separation.
We ensure your children’s voices are heard by engaging independent child consultants to participate in the agreement process and advocate for their needs and preferences. Please note: If you choose to involve your children in mediation, additional costs for an independent child consultant will apply (typically between $500 and $800 per child).
We assist you and your former partner in establishing cooperative co-parenting plans to support healthy communication and stability for your children.
We guide families through the separation process, offering support with decisions regarding children, finances, and property in a safe and supportive environment.
We issue Section 60I Certificates confirming that mediation was attempted, which are often required for initiating parenting matters in court.
We help resolve disagreements about financial support, ensuring your children benefit from fair and sustainable arrangements.
We assist in negotiating and finalising the division of assets and property, promoting financial clarity and fairness for all parties.
We support the creation of comprehensive financial arrangements post-separation, helping to secure your future.
We offer mediation with legal representatives if needed, ensuring complex or high-stakes matters are professionally managed.
Making Your Agreement Legally Binding
Clarity, Convenience, and Certainty
Our fee structure is transparent and simple, featuring fixed rates and no hidden costs. Recognising life’s demands, we offer flexible appointments after hours and on weekends for your convenience. Contact us to discuss available options.
