Family Dispute Resolution and your Separation

Family Dispute Resolution is a useful way to help you and your ex talk and come to a joint solution to your family law issues.

When you are applying for parenting or financial orders in the Family Court of WA, you might have noticed that you are required to do compulsory dispute resolution. In parenting cases this means that you and your ex must see an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). The FDRP will assist you and your ex to find out what the real issues are and help you find ways to resolve your parenting disagreement.

You can find more information about the requirements in our FAQ answer. There is also a register you can search to find a practitioner that is close to you. Remember, you will have to pay for this in addition to your court fees.

In financial property cases the court requires you to attend mediation before they consider hearing your matter.

A new type of dispute resolution in Perth Family Law is called Collaborative Divorce. This is a process that focuses on settling your dispute out of court by providing you with all the resources and support you need.

A Mental Health Professional will provide emotional support to assist you through the process and help you maintain a healthy relationship with your children, during what is a very stressful time. A Financial Professional will help you with options on the best way to divide your property to make sure you, your ex and your children are financially secure. Family Lawyers will give you the legal support you need.

This team of people make sure that you and your ex can communicate freely with each other and are in control of what happens for your family’s future.

There are great benefits from using collaborative divorce for the whole family. If you and your ex are wanting to work together to reach an outcome, but you need some professional support to help you make the right decisions, then a collaborative divorce is an option you should consider.

Wayne Dawkins is a member of the Perth Collaborative Divorce Alliance team.

Give Wayne a call today on 9214 3887 to discuss more about why a Collaborative Divorce is the right alternative for you and your family.