FAMILY
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Following a relationship breakdown, emotions often run high, leaving you feeling vulnerable, angry, or overwhelmed. Despite the challenges posed by these intense feelings, discussions about childcare, property, and financial matters are necessary. This is where our family mediator steps in to provide the guidance and support you need to navigate this challenging process.
Family Mediation: Your Path to Resolution
Family dispute resolution, also known as family mediation, is a voluntary process in which a professionally trained practitioner collaborates with you and your former partner to reach a mutual agreement regarding the next steps after separation. The primary objective is to establish the best arrangements for your children, property, and finances while ensuring you retain control over these critical decisions.
How the Process Works
1. Individual Intake Sessions
Your mediation journey begins with a confidential one on one session with an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This is your opportunity to share your perspective, discuss your concerns, and identify the issues you would like to resolve.
If mediation is assessed as appropriate, we will invite the other party to participate in their own confidential intake session.
2. Joint Mediation Session
Following the intake sessions, we will arrange a joint mediation session. Mediation can take place face to face, via Zoom, or through shuttle mediation, where each party remains in a separate room.
During the session, the mediator facilitates respectful and productive discussions, helping both parties identify issues, explore options, and work towards practical solutions. The focus is on reaching agreements that are workable, realistic, and tailored to your family's circumstances.
3. Agreement Preparation
If an agreement is reached, Adelaide Family Mediation will prepare a written summary of the outcomes discussed and agreed upon during mediation.
The agreement will be reviewed with both parties, any amendments made as required, and a final version provided for signing. Depending on your needs, agreements may be documented as a Parenting Plan, Heads of Agreement, or used as the basis for Consent Orders.
Count on Adelaide Family Mediation to provide the professional support and structure you need to navigate separation with clarity and confidence. Our goal is to help you reach mutually agreeable solutions while ensuring a comfortable and confidential process throughout.