Family Dispute Resolution

With this private and professional Mediation, one 2 to 3-hour session resolves most issues. Matters can usually be heard and dealt with quickly so parents can both continue to spend time with their children after separation. This enables parents to move forward in their lives without the concern of when they may see their children.
Appointments can usually be made within a 1 to 2-week time frame. Appointment times are flexible with after hours available plus weekends if necessary.
Both parties are asked to bring with them to the Mediation meeting, their ‘wish’ list. This enables the Mediator to determine agreement areas to fast track Mediation and concentrate on those areas where Parents may not yet agree.
The Mediation follows Family Law Legislation to ensure both parties and the children receive fair and equitable Parenting Plans. It is required for the best interest of the children are met.
Property Agreements can be part of the mediation process and completed when a parenting plan has been agreed upon. Some parents feel they are entitled to more because they are the money earner and their partner works part-time of cares for the children. This is incorrect. Regardless of whom earns what, all money and assets acquired within the relationship or marriage belong equally to both. This division is adjusted depending on the age and care arrangements for the children.
Property arrangements can be usually organised within the same meeting. This includes division of property, assets, superannuation, vehicles and bank accounts. If you are (or have been) married or in a de facto relationship, all assets belong to both partners regardless of whose name any asset is in. Same applies to liability or debt, regardless of whose name it is in, the liability may belong to both partners.
If Mediation is unable to progress or either party fails to mediate matters, then the Mediator can issue a form 60I Certificate so the matter may proceed to the Family Court where a magistrate will rule on arrangements.
If one person feels intimidated or fearful of the other, please contact Karen to discuss or to arrange the steps to protect you.
Please contact Karen Phillip via email or call 0418-216-836 for details, fees and appointment times. Karen will then contact the other party to arrange a time suitable to both parents. This way parties do not have to be in direct contact with each other outside of mediation if their relationship is strained or difficult.
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