Family Dispute Resolution and Parenting Plans in Brisbane

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Family Mediation - Guided Agreements.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) serves to aid separating families in reaching their own agreements. Our registered FDR Practitioners provide neutral guidance for parents to engage in positive discussions about disputed issues, to explore various options, and to prioritise the well-being of their children. Call us today for cost effective and flexible Family Mediation in Brisbane. 

Practical and Lasting Agreements

The primary goal of FDR is to support participants in crafting a parenting plan that outlines mutually agreed-upon future parenting arrangements. This approach offers a practical and cost-effective method for separated families to navigate and resolve their future parenting arrangements with the assistance of professional guidance. Agreements made by parties working together are shown to be longer lasting and more readily followed.

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Timely

In most instances a mediated parenting plan can take just a few hours if prepared well and parents are open to discussion. The alternative is waiting months to get documents drafted, filed and heard by a court.​

Cost Effective

Disputes resolved through mediation will be significantly less expensive that having to go to court. Compare that to the cost of retaining lawyers for a lengthy court process and all that entails.

FDR is Compulsory

With few exceptions, it is compulsory under Australian family law for separated parents to attempt FDR before applying to a family law court for parenting orders.​

FDR is Confidential

All conversations held in FDR mediation are confidential, and inadmissible in court, with some exceptions to prevent risk or harm or abuse.

Flexible Alternatives

Sometimes its hard to juggle all the priorities in life, so there are a number of flexible options available.

Weekend sessions available

A weekend family mediation session could be a solution to busy working families and tight schedules. And there is no extra cost.

Online video sessions

Distance was often a barrier to effective family mediation. The one helpful thing to come from COVID was the rapid uptake of video conferencing option. Sessions are available via Webex (preferred) or other popular video platforms.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners

Navigating family disagreements about child arrangements post-separation can be challenging. In such situations, turning to an FDR (Family Dispute Resolution) practitioner for assistance is a wise choice.

An FDR practitioner is an impartial professional skilled in mediation and negotiation, specializing in resolving family disputes. Their neutrality ensures that they listen without judgement, do not take sides, and foster an environment of open communication about specific issues in dispute.

Trained to operate within the realm of family law, FDR practitioners are well-versed in addressing domestic and family violence concerns. The practitioners create a supportive atmosphere, especially focused on the well-being of vulnerable individuals, providing a safe space for open discussion and resolution.

FDR practitioners adhere to the accreditation standards outlined in the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 and are authorised to issue section 60I Certificates.

​If your family is facing challenges in post-separation arrangements, seeking the assistance of an accredited FDR practitioner can facilitate a constructive and safe resolution process.

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