Receiving a Section 60I Certificate does not mean you must go to court. It simply opens that door for you. The certificate is issued by an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and confirms your attempt at Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), which is a legal requirement before applying for parenting orders in most cases. Once you…
If the other parent refuses to attend Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), you are not stuck. Under Australian family law, you must generally make a genuine attempt at FDR before applying to court for parenting orders. If the other parent refuses to participate, or fails to attend after being invited, an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner…
If you are weighing up family mediation Australia wide for a family dispute, you have probably already heard the pitch: it is faster, cheaper and less stressful than court. What you may not have seen before is the evidence behind that pitch. In 2026, Resolution Institute, the peak professional body for dispute resolution practitioners in…
Choosing mediation is often the first real step toward resolving a conflict on your own terms in a fair and reasonable fashion. Whether you are working through a family separation, conflict within the family, a business disagreement, or a workplace issue, the Australian legal landscape has evolved to prioritise more private and collaborative pathways such…
A Compassionate Approach to Resolving Conflict Mediation has long been recognised as an effective tool for resolving disputes, offering a less adversarial alternative to traditional courtroom battles. In the context of family disputes, particularly those involving parenting arrangements, child-inclusive mediation has emerged as the gold standard, transformative approach, putting the wellbeing and voices of children…
The National Success Rate According to data from the Australian Attorney-General’s Department and the Australian Institute of Family Studies, most Family Dispute Resolution matters reach agreement (around 60-70%). Even when matters don’t reach full agreement in mediation, the issues are usually narrowed significantly. Only a very small percentage of matters proceed directly to court after…
Looking into mediation? Trying to understand how the FDR process works? Seeking more knowledge of the options available? Wanting to know what a mediator’s role is? Look no further because this video has it ALL! Family disputes can feel confusing and overwhelming, particularly when navigating separation, parenting arrangements, or court requirements. In this guide, FDRP…
When separating from a partner, one of the first questions people ask is: Do I need a lawyer for family mediation? The short answer is: not always – but legal advice is strongly recommended. Family mediation and legal representation serve different purposes. Understanding how they work together can help you make informed decisions and avoid…
The first question I’m often asked isn’t how does mediation work? Or will it actually help us? It’s… how much does mediation cost, and can I afford it? If that’s where you are right now, looking at the costs of separation and wondering how on earth you’re going to pay for mediation on top of…
Many people going through separation or divorce ask an important question: can you do a property settlement without lawyers? The short answer is yes. In Australia, separating couples are allowed to reach their own property settlement without going to court or engaging lawyers for negotiations. However, there are important risks and safeguards to understand before…
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