Family Dispute Resolution

What is Family Dispute Resolution?

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Family Dispute Resolution is specialist child focused mediation.

Your Mediator completes extra study and accreditation to be a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Purpose

Family Dispute Resolution aims to help people affected by separation resolve disputes outside of court.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is neutral and independent.

Family Dispute Resolution can address various issues, including parenting arrangements, property division, and financial matters.

Process

Parenting Matters

We keep the process simple and straightforward.

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Parenting Matters

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For parenting matters, FDR is mandatory before filing a parenting application in court.

Exceptions exist, but generally, parties must genuinely attempt FDR before seeking court orders.

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The Role of the Mediator

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners undergo special training and accreditation.

Only Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners can issue a Section 60I Certificate.

FDR Practitioners cannot give legal advice or impose decisions.

Property Matters

For Property Matters, parties must make a genuine effort to try to resolve their dispute before filing an application in court. Exceptions exist, but generally, parties must participate in a form of alternative dispute resolution such as Family Dispute Resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the benefits of Family Dispute Resolution

Parties have the opportunity to maximize self-determination in the legal process.

Parties can get creative in coming up with solutions that work for the children and parents.

The process is constructive, collaborative and child focused and can also provide the rare opportunity for healing and closure post separation.

Do I have to attend Family Dispute Resolution?

For parenting matters, prior to filing an application in Court, it is a requirement that parties first attend Family Dispute Resolution and make a genuine effort to resolve that dispute unless a legal exception applies.

Do I need to be in the same room as the other party?

No.

Your FDR practitioner will undertake a thorough suitability assessment as part of the intake process to ensure participants feel safe and able to negotiate freely.

FDR is a voluntary process, no party should feel forced to attend or to sign any agreements.

We can offer virtual mediations and shuttle mediations.

What types of agreements can be made?

There are various agreements that parties can come to during a mediation. Swift Mediations will provide you with an information pack which includes information on the types of agreements that can be made during your intake. It is always recommended that individuals obtain independent legal advice prior to any mediation (referrals to private and free legal services will be provided at your intake).

Disclaimer

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