Family Mediation
Family mediation is a child-centred service for parents who have decided to separate. The sessions are not counselling or designed to be adversarial.
The process is a separation service that facilitates discussions about important topics to reach agreements as co-parents about the children’s living arrangements, education, important dates, medical decisions and other necessary elements for a child’s development. It requires a specialist practitioner who has completed nationally recognised training and is registered with the Attorney-General’s Department in accordance with the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 made under the Family Law Act 1975. Only registered and qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners may issue a Section 60I certificate in appropriate circumstances. In most cases separated parents with children must attempt family mediation with the assistance of a registered practitioner before they may make an application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Property Mediation
It’s likely that assets and debts are accumulated during a marriage or partnership. This may include real estate, vehicles, boats, bank accounts, trusts, shares, superannuation, interests in businesses, pets, loans and mortgages. If the marriage or partnership ends, a pool of assets and liabilities is considered and an agreement reached about the best method to distribute property. Depending on the complexity of the matter, parties may wish to consider engaging an accountant, financial advisor and lawyer to assist them to prepare for property mediation.
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