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Family Dispute Resolution

At Empowered Resolutions, we are here to help you navigate and resolve parenting and property disputes with care and understanding. 

We offer

Family mediations within two weeks.* 

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Male and female mediators available or have both in a co-mediation for an additional 50% fee.

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Competitive fees for half and full day sessions at a fraction of the cost of going to court.

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* Subject to the availability of both parties.

What is Family Dispute Resolution?

 

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), also known as family mediation, is a special type of mediation designed to help separating couples discuss parenting arrangements and/or to work through property settlements in the best interest of their children.

 

It focuses on what matters most to each party, facilitating decision-making aimed at reaching an agreement.​

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If you intend to proceed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, for parenting orders or making changes to existing ones, you will need to obtain a certificate from a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner before proceeding to the Court.

 

Exemptions do exist for cases involving family violence, child abuse, or urgent matters, which the Court will individually consider on each individual basis.

How Does Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) help?

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​FDR practitioners at Empowered Resolutions provide essential, impartial guidance and support throughout the process, helping parties reach mutually beneficial agreements. Their role includes:​

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  • Pinpointing the specific issues that need resolution

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  • Ensuring all parties have an opportunity to voice their perspectives

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  • Offering relevant and valuable information

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  • Assisting in brainstorming ideas and exploring potential solutions

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  • Working with you to check that proposed solutions are practical.

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  • Referring parties to other professionals if necessary

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  • Documenting decisions and agreements

What Are The Benefits of FDR?

 

Opting for FDR offers numerous benefits, including:

 

  • Saving time and money compared to court proceedings. In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, legal costs often range from $50,000 to $150,000, and in some complex cases, even more.

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  • Reducing the emotional stress on you and your children associated with court cases

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  • Offering a more effective and efficient way to resolve conflicts

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  • Encouraging better communication and cooperation for future co-parenting

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  • Establishing a framework for resolving both current and future conflicts

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  • Giving parties control over the outcome, which will not occur in court proceedings.

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  • Achieving lasting agreements, as parties are more likely to adhere to decisions they’ve made collaboratively

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