Why mediation?

The end of a relationship is for most people an emotionally upsetting time with thoughts focused not only on what has occurred but concerns also turn to the future as to where you might live, what resources you will have for the future or how will this impact the children and the time your able to spend with them.

With those overwhelming feelings and uncertainty people grab for anything which resembles a lifeline to provide answers whether that be a family member, a friend or a optimistic google search. There are so many unknowns not only relating to the impact upon you personally but also the idea of trying to fund lawyers and going to court. 

The accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners at Family Law Mediation Centre come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the family law jurisdiction though are not here to act as your lawyer but rather use their experience coupled with their specific training in the mediation sphere to assist parties in reaching a resolution so as to avoid costly lawyers in protracted family law proceedings.

Unfortunately we see far too often matters which could and should have settled but instead have now proceeded to court for various reasons which are simply unnecessary. This is why Family Law Mediation Centre was founded to try and aid parties one matter at a time so they do not have to go through the cost and emotion of court proceedings and so that money can be properly used for the benefit of your child or yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mediation?

Mediation or as it is titled in the family law jurisdiction in parenting matters, a family dispute resolution conference is a structured negotiation process convened by a mediator/family dispute resolution practitioner who is accredited both with skills in relation to mediation and specifically matters relating to family law. 

The process has been recognised as a genuine tool for resolution between parties to the extent that with the exception of parties with exceptional circumstances, parties are required to undertake a mediation or family dispute resolution conference prior to commencing proceedings in court in relation to either parenting or property matters or both.

A successful conclusion can mean that the parties have a concluded document setting out the terms of their agreement. The benefit which can be derived from a mediator who comes with experience and specific training relating to family law matters is an invaluable tool to reaching a resolution and ultimately the first step in regaining come certainty in your future and the future of your children. 

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity"

Albert Einstein