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Why Try FDR?

  • It’s practical, confidential and it works!
  • If you can resolve your differences, you’ll save yourself time, money and stress!
  • Your FDR practitioner can help you look at problems in an objective and alternative way.
  • They will assist you in communicating with your partner in an open and non-confrontational manner.
  • If children are involved, the focus is on your children’s interests and needs.

What is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)?

  •  FDR is the legal term for services like mediation that assist couples going through a divorce or separation.
  • Mediation is a process in which a trained, independent and impartial person will help you isolate issues in a dispute, develop and consider options, and attempt to reach a workable agreement.​

Is FDR Compulsory?

From 1 July 2008 FDR became a requirement before you can apply to court for a parenting order. So, if you are getting divorced and there are children involved, you do need to go through mediation before applying to court unless:

  • You are applying for a consent order
  • You are responding to an application
  • The matter is urgent
  • There has been or is a risk of family violence or child abuse
  • A person is unable to participate effectively in mediation (due to incapacity or geographical limitations) or
  • A person has contravened and shown a serious disregard for a court order made in the last 12 months. 
Jacky Stock - Accredited FDRP, Mediator and Conflict Management Coach
Phone Number: 040 404 0866
Postal Address: PO Box 180, Gordon, 2072
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