Family Dispute Resolution

Question 1

The Family court of Australia

Answer 1

• This is a federal court, operates in every state
• it can deal with financial matters arising from the break down of a relationship
• it provides judicial resolution of disputes such as divorce applications, parenting plans, spouse maintenance and property settlements.

Question 2

Family dispute resolution

Answer 2

• Family law act encourages to resolve disputes through FDR rather than court. You must attempt FDR before applying for a parenting order.
• FDR discussions are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in court.
• FDR practitioners help this process, they are impartial, no emotional help, just solve problems.

Question 3

Family relationship centres

Answer 3

-Federal Govt run, 65 centres across Australia. They give advice to families to keep strong relationships, mediation and hotlines.

Question 4

Family counselling

Answer 4

They give advice and moral support to families, they may advise suitable resources. It is confidential and cannot be used as evidence in court, however child abuse is reported.

Question 5

Collaborative law

Answer 5

Parties have legal representatives who work with an expert in collaborative law to come up with the best outcome possible. There’s no court, high legal fees, but high success rate.