There are circumstances when parents cannot agree as to the future care arrangements of the children, despite engaging in negotiation and mediation with the assistance of a family dispute resolution practitioner. In exceptional cases, if there is risk of family violence or abuse both physical and psychological, and in the case of urgency, it is not appropriate to engage in negotiation and/or … [Read more...]

If you cannot agree, it is best to seek our advices as to the best way forward. Usually knowing where you stand and knowing that you are not alone in the process provides you with the clarity you require to enter into negotiations with your former partner. We can help you. Mediation is the first step in this process. With the assistance of a family dispute resolution practitioner issues of concern … [Read more...]

Some parents are able to resolve the future care arrangements of their children amicably. They are able to separate their own feelings about their former partner and focus on their responsibilities as parents. Any agreement reached should always be formalised by way of an Application for Consent Orders filed in the Family Court of Australia for certainty. The Orders can then be relied upon in the … [Read more...]