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Family Law Mediation

No family matter is unsolvable — explore resolution through mediation.

Why Justice Family Lawyers for Your Mediation Matters

We possess specialised expertise in family law, enabling us to conduct mediation with a high level of professional insight. Our skilled mediators excel in fostering a collaborative environment to assist parties in reaching amicable solutions.

Upholding strict confidentiality, we ensure that all discussions and agreements made during mediation remain private.

Throughout the mediation process, we provide a supportive atmosphere, acknowledging the emotional challenges and working towards reducing stress for our clients.

Our mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation, saving valuable time and resources.

“Laila and her team are very professional, friendly and helpful with my legal enquiry. Their speedy response certainly help ease the stress and put the uncertainty to rest when dealing with a legal situation.” – Cheng – Chieh Chang

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How Does Mediation Work in Family Law?

Mediation in Family Law: Understanding the process entails understanding the role of a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioner in Australian Family Law.

Role of FDR Practitioners: They are impartial experts trained in mediation and negotiation, specifically focusing on resolving family disputes in Australia.

Safe Environment: FDR practitioners establish a secure space where individuals feel safe to openly discuss their issues in Australian Family Dispute Resolution.

Issue Identification: Practitioners aid in identifying and narrowing down disputed matters, potentially mitigating court-related issues in Australian Family Dispute Resolution.

Mediation Formats: Options encompass face-to-face roundtable discussions, telephone, or shuttle mediation to address safety concerns in Australian Family Dispute Resolution.

Shuttle Mediation: In situations where safety concerns arise, mediators conduct separate sessions with each party to facilitate communication in Australian Family Dispute Resolution.

Confidentiality: Discussions during mediation are private and generally not admissible in court, except in cases involving reporting child abuse or risk in Australian Family Dispute Resolution.

What is mediation in family law?

Mediation serves as a method for families in conflict or facing relationship breakdowns to settle disputes.

It can occur informally, involving a friend or family member as a mediator, or formally, with a professional mediator aiding the parties.

The family law system promotes attempts at resolving family disputes without court intervention. Hence, mediation typically marks the initial step in a family law case. The court often requires a certificate verifying that parties attempted mediation before initiating court proceedings.

Certain circumstances permit exemptions from this requirement:

Urgency, such as concerns of one parent being a flight risk with the child/children.
Instances involving family violence or child abuse.
Responding to a court application.
Parties agreeing to consent orders.
The inability of a party to participate in mediation.
Previous court orders with one party breaching the orders.

We address all aspects of family law

Your journey, our advocacy.

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Child Custody

Child Support

Consent
Orders

De Facto Property Settlement

Divorce

Mediation

Prenup

Property Settlement

Separation

Wills and Estates

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 I want to sincerely thank Justice Family Lawyers for their professionalism, support, and guidance during this challenging time in my life. From the very beginning, the team provided clear legal advice, helping me navigate a complex situation with confidence. Their responsiveness and attention to detail ensured that I fully understood my options, and their expertise gave me peace of mind throughout the process. I truly appreciate their dedication and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. The level of care and professionalism they demonstrated exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend Justice Family Lawyers to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal assistance.
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Jacobo P
25/03/25
 Excellent service, very understanding and knowledgeable.
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Barnaby Andrews
03/12/24
 I worked with Hayder and his team on my legal matter, and I was impressed by their professionalism and attentiveness. They truly listened to my concerns and understood exactly what I needed. I highly recommend their services.
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Disinga Katonibau
18/10/24

 Julianne helped my partner with a criminal matter at the last minute, without any hesitation. Her clear advice was invaluable during a time when we felt lost and unsure of what to do. Even after the case was resolved, she took the time to check in on us, which meant so much. If you’re looking for a lawyer who not only gets the job done but also shows genuine care and empathy, I highly recommend Justice Family Lawyers.
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Melissa Rizzo
21/09/24
 I worked with Hayder and his team on my legal matter, and I was impressed by their professionalism and attentiveness. They truly listened to my concerns and understood exactly what I needed. I highly recommend their services.
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Disinga K
20/09/24
 Julianne and Monique from Justice Family Lawyers worked on my case for over two years, and they truly went above and beyond. I couldn’t recommend them more. The entire firm, including Hayder, was incredibly understanding throughout the process, which made a difficult situation easier to handle.
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20/09/24