Alternative dispute resolution is the broad title for a number of styles of process which may be undertaken to resolve disputes. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution and in Australia a mediator is required to satisfy the requirements of the National Mediation Accreditation Scheme. 

Mediators who have successfully undertaken specific education and training in the family law area relating to children and who have subsequently been accredited by the Commonwealth Attorney General's department are called Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. 

Our family dispute resolution practitioners use their experience in family law as solicitors and their specific skills as a family dispute resolution practitioner to aid the parties in understanding types of resolutions which may be considered as well as the reality if a resolution is not achieved. 

At the conclusion of the mediation/family dispute resolution conference the family dispute resolution practitioner is able to produce a document which reflects the terms of the parties agreement.