Services

What We Do

Family Dispute Resolution

Family Dispute Resolution is a process conducted by an independent Practitioner to assist families, including separated families resolve some or all of their disputes. Generally, these disputes relate to parenting and children’s issues.

The Practitioner assists by helping the parties identify their issues, needs and interests and to consider alternatives to assist them to reach agreement and resolve their dispute. The Practitioner does not offer any expert advice on the subject matter of the dispute, the Law or the most appropriate outcome. Rather the Practitioner will empower the parties to find their own solutions as they are the experts in their lives.

Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, if required, can issue section 60 (i) certificates to confirm to a Court that an attempt at Family Dispute Resolution was made. A legal definition can be found in the Family Law Act 1975.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution is a process conducted by an independent Practitioner to assist parties to resolve some or all of their disputes. These disputes can include but are not limited to:

Property/Financial settlements
General Property Disputes
Disputes between separating spouses
Workplace Disputes
Commercial Disputes

The Practitioner assists by helping the parties identify their issues, needs and interests and to consider alternatives to assist them to reach agreement and resolve their dispute. The Practitioner does not offer any expert advice on the subject matter of the dispute, the Law or the most appropriate outcome. Rather the Practitioner will empower the parties to find their own solutions.

Counselling

Counselling is a process whereby individuals and/or families are assisted by a qualified Counsellor in dealing with their personal and interpersonal issues. Counselling enables individuals to develop self-understanding and to create change in their lives.

Coaching

Coaching is a process of self-discovery that provokes a creative process which inspires people to maximise their personal and professional potential. Clients unlock their existing strengths, resources and expertise to assist them in reaching their goals.

Collaborative Law (Family Law and Wills and Estates)

The Collaborative Law process is at the cutting edge of dispute resolution practice today, with an emphasis on problem solving, negotiation and co-operation to settle conflict. The non-confrontational nature of Collaborative Practice enables professionals and their clients to respectfully resolve disputes and, ultimately, stay out of Court.