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What is Family Dispute Resolution?

Supporting separating parties to respectfully negotiate parenting, property and financial issues following separation.

What is Involved

Family Dispute Resolution is a supportive and respectful process which helps separating parties reach agreements on parenting, property, financial and personal issues following separation.

The Family Dispute Resolution process is tailored to meet the requirements of those participating.
The process begins with an individual intake session where the family dispute resolution practitioner will get an understanding of you and your situation, will make an assessment as to whether Family Dispute Resolution is appropriate for you and your situation, and will prepare you for the Family Dispute Resolution sessions.
If Family Dispute Resolution is determined to suit your needs, Family Dispute Resolution sessions which normally take 2 - 3 hours may be scheduled, and you may attend more than one if required.
The process generally includes an intake session and an between two and five additional sessions.
The agreements reached in Family Dispute Resolution are not in themselves legally binding but are drawn in good faith. If you wish the practitioner can discuss with you how these agreements can be made legally binding.

 

Who Is Family Dispute Resolution For?

Any parties who are separating or who have separated, including those in defacto or same sex relationships, and those with or without children.

 

The Benefits of Family Dispute Resolution

  • The process supports good decision making that concerns your children.
  • Solutions are negotiated and self-determined.
  • The process is cost effective.
  • Sessions take place in a safe and neutral environment at mutually convenient times.
  • Services are private and confidential.
  • The process assists in skill building for problem solving and conflict management.
  • The process can encourage cooperation and improves communication.
  • It provides a structure in which future disputes can be resolved more readily.
  • It is generally less stressful and traumatic than Court proceedings.
  • The process is also available online or via the telephone.
     

Available at

Spring Hill
FRC Strathpine
Mermaid Beach
Mackay
Mt Morgan
Gladstone
Rockhampton
Bundaberg
Toowoomba
Townsville/North Ward
Eight Mile Plains
Loganholme
Chermside
FRC Cairns

Need To Know More?

For more information or to make an appointment please call 1300 364 277.

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