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Helping Families in Dispute Reach Successful Outcomes

Are you going through a divorce, separation or family dispute, and have had no luck trying to resolve the issue on your own?

Without the need to attend court, family mediation is an effective and affordable way to resolve family disputes. You can openly express your concerns, reach a mutually beneficial outcome on your own terms, and then solidify those terms (if desired) in a binding written agreement.

Mediation sessions are held in a private, relaxed environment. And they’re hosted by an accredited, highly skilled, and impartial mediator (or in the case of Family Dispute Resolutions, a certified FDR practitioner) who will help all parties negotiate and reach a positive outcome

Benefits of Mediation and FDR

Shift the focus towards actionable outcomes – not shift blame on to others

Save you time, money, and stress on going to court – in some cases, you may be eligible for free mediation and FDR services.

Confidentiality will ensure that your family dispute is kept purely between those involved.

Help all parties involved stay on positive terms with each other once the dispute has been resolved.

Give you control over how the agreement is made – without a decision being made on your behalf.

Take the next step to court – If FDR is unsuccessful, the practitioner can issue a certificate that lets you take the matter further to a family law court.

How We Can Help

While you can seek mediation and FDR services on your own, there are many benefits to consulting a legal expert first.

At Norwest Family Law, we offer a wealth of legal advice and mediation services to help you prepare for and get the most out of family mediation. In clear, easy to follow terms, we will explain to you:

The formal process of mediation from start to finish
The role your mediator or FDR practitioner will take on
What kind of paperwork you need to fill out – we can also help complete and submit paperwork on your behalf.
How to define your version of a ‘successful outcome’
What happens if mediation is unsuccessful – and where to go from there
Your legal rights and responsibilities throughout the course of mediation
… and anything else you wish to discuss

If there is clear evidence of family violence or child abuse, or there are other circumstances which exempt from family mediation, we can help you directly approach the courts and request a parent order.

Why Choose Norwest

Fully Licensed and Accredited - David Chesters, owner and operator of Norwest Family Law, is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with over 25 years’ experience helping families in dispute reach positive outcomes.
Tailored Legal Advice - By taking the time to understand your unique circumstances, you will get expert legal support that is tailored to your specific needs.
Easy to Understand - Legal jargon can get confusing. By breaking down complex phrases into clear, easy to follow terms, you will know exactly where you stand, and how certain terms affect your unique circumstances.
Utmost Clarity - Depending on the circumstances, the thought of going to mediation can be confronting. By helping you make sense of the mediation process, you can walk into the process with a clear mindset and a genuine desire to reach a positive outcome.

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If you have any questions about mediation and FDR – whether it be to prepare for, the process itself, and the kind of outcomes it can help you reach – get in touch with Norwest Family Law today.

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