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Family Dispute Resolution

Family Dispute Resolution or Family Mediation is the process through which parents in conflict can meet, discuss and reach agreement on parenting issues and financial matters, all with the assistance of an objective and neutral third party in a calm and professional environment.

Initially, the mediator interviews each parent separately before scheduling the mediation.

The mediation occurs through the following process:
  • Both parents attend the mediation with the mediator
  • The mediator outlines the terms of the Agreement to Participate in Family Dispute Resolution (to set down guidelines for participation in the mediation)
  • Each parent describes the issues to be resolved from their particular point of view
  • From these issues, the mediator creates an agenda, listing the issues of both parties
  • Each issue is discussed, as each parent states their underlying concerns
  • From such concerns, options are generated by both parents
  • The parents negotiate on these options
  • After settlement of the issues is achieved, the mediator prepares the written agreement and presents it to each parent

This process is usually conducted with both parents present with the mediator in the same room, although mediation can also occur via telephone, Skype or a shuttle mediation process using separate rooms for parents. The mediator decides how best to conduct the mediation after the initial interview with each parent.

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