FDR Parenting & Property Mediation

Separation can be a challenging time for everyone involved, with both parenting and financial decisions to consider. We offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to court proceedings, helping you reach agreements on parenting arrangements and property division in a supportive and structured environment. Our process ensures both parties feel heard while prioritising the well-being of your children and achieving a fair, sustainable financial resolution. We provide a safe, confidential, and reliable service tailored to meet your family’s unique circumstances.

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Possible Outcomes Of Parenting & Property Mediation

  • Parenting Plans
  • Financial Agreements
  • Consent Orders
  • Child Support Agreements
  • s60I Certificates

Fees

  • Intake Meeting: $440 per party
  • Half Day Conference: $1,100 per party
  • Full Day Conference: $1,800 per party

What’s the process for Parenting and Property Mediation?

 

Step 1 – Individual Intake

In this confidential one-on-one session, you’ll have the opportunity to share your unique circumstances, discuss your children’s needs, your financial situation and address any concerns you may have. This 1.5-hour session helps you understand the mediation process and provides a safe space to begin exploring potential solutions.

After your intake, we’ll invite the other party to participate, and if they’re ready to proceed, we’ll arrange their intake. You’re also welcome to share our information with them at any time to see if they’d be open to moving forward.

 

Optional – Child Inclusive Mediation (CIP)

If both parents agree, we can incorporate Child Inclusive Mediation (CIP). This allows a trained Child Consultant to meet with your children in a supportive environment, listen to their thoughts and feelings, and then provide feedback during the mediation. This process helps both parents gain a deeper understanding of their children’s perspective, which can inform decisions that are best for their well-being.

If you think Child Inclusive Mediation (CIP) might be helpful for your family, we’d love to talk about it more during your intake session. Please also explore our blog to learn more about it: How child-inclusive mediation (CIP) supports children’s best interests

 

Step 2 – Mediation Conference

Once both parties have completed their intake sessions (and, if applicable, the CIP process), we’ll schedule your Mediation Conference.

      • If CIP is included, the conference will begin with a Child Consultant feedback session, offering professional insights and, where appropriate, their recommendations.
      • Mediation sessions typically last a full day, offering enough time to discuss both parenting and property matters in detail. We offer flexible options: online, in-person, or a hybrid format, where participants can be in the same room or in separate rooms.
      • During the conference, we’ll support a constructive discussion around both parenting and property matters, with the aim of reaching practical and sustainable agreements that reflect your family’s needs and financial circumstances.

    After mediation, we provide a complimentary summary of agreements. If both parties agree, this summary can be formalised into a mutually suitable binding agreement.