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Mediation (FDR) Parenting + Property

Mediation gives parents the opportunity to make their own decisions, without the time, cost, and strain of court proceedings. It provides a practical pathway to reach agreement on parenting and financial matters.

When managed effectively, mediation can resolve disputes while reducing stress for both the parties and the children involved. The process is confidential, meaning discussions cannot be used in court if an agreement is not reached.

Mediation remains focused on achieving outcomes that are in the best interests of children, while also being practical and workable for all involved. At Hope Mediation, sessions are structured, neutral, and impartial, creating a safe and respectful environment for constructive discussion and resolution.

  • At the completion of your mediation session, we are able to provide you with an in-session parenting agreement. A Parenting agreement is not legally-binding. It can include care arrangements such as who the child/children live with, decision-making and parental responsibilities, medical needs, education, how the parties will communicate, the parents behaviour around the child and other special conditions. It can also include how and when the agreement will be reviewed and provision for amendments. Alternatively, for a legally-binding order, Draft Consent Orders can be prepared by a lawyer using the terms of your Parenting Agreement.

  • We are nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner's with the Attorney General's Department and can issue section 60I certificates if mediation is not suitable or unsuccessful.

  • We conduct our mediation sessions either Face-to-Face or Shuttle method virtually, or in-person (if available). Shuttle sessions are suitable for parties who are not able or willing to directly communicate with the other party. Shuttle sessions online are conducted by independent discussion with one party and the mediator at a time, with the mediator essentially bouncing between the parties to facilitate. Virtual mediation (by Zoom), removes the barriers of distance, and some circumstances where risk of harm might occur. We offer flexible sessions (including evenings or weekends), to minimise work interruptions and to accomodate child-care arrangements.

  • Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) allows the child to have a voice within the decision making process around their care and wellbeing. We help you understand the research and methods of this practice, and determine if your individual situation is suitable for CIP. We can facilitate a child consultant to work with the child/children to determine their needs and wishes. We will suggest suitable consultants within our referral network and connect our clients. Feedback and recommendations from the consultant will be presented to the parties as feedback, prior to mediation, to assist in the preparation for mediation.

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