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Family Law Mediation

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Family Dispute Resolution

Reaching resolutions in a timely, cost-efficient, child-centered manner.

What is Mediation?

Family mediation—also known as Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) â€”helps separated parents reach practical, child-focused agreements about parenting arrangements, communication, property and finances. At Parenting After Separation, we specialise in supporting parents who want to reduce conflict, improve co-parenting, and create stable routines for their children.

Our mediations are delivered by an accredited and registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and available online Australia-wide, making the process accessible, affordable family mediation online, safe and stress-free.

If you are looking for help with co-parenting, parental mediation, separation mediation or support to improve communication, or a pathway to resolve disputes without going to court, our family mediation service can help.

What we help with

We provide mediation and co-parenting support for a wide range of family law issues, including:

  • Resolve Parenting Disputes

  • Parenting arrangements and time with each parent

  • Improving communication and co-parenting after separation

  • Decision-making responsibilities (schooling, health, major long-term issues)

  • Property and financial settlements

  • Private child support agreements

  • Clarifying or updating parenting plans

  • Developing safer, more respectful co-parenting routines

  • Issuing a Section 60I Certificate when mediation is not suitable or an agreement isn’t reached

Our goal is to help you build a clearer, calmer, more cooperative co-parenting relationship—one that supports your children’s emotional and developmental needs.

A child-centred, solution-focused Parenting Mediation

In our family mediation (FDR) process, every conversation is grounded in what your children need most to feel secure, supported and loved. We help you consider the key foundations of healthy post-separation parenting—stability, safety, predictable routines, emotional security and meaningful relationships with both parents.

A child-centred approach keeps the focus on nurturing your children’s wellbeing rather than prolonging conflict. By exploring how different parenting arrangements may impact your children’s daily lives, we support you to make decisions that reduce stress, minimise disruption and strengthen your co-parenting foundation.

Our aim is simple: to help separated parents reduce conflict so their children can grow, thrive and feel connected in both homes.

Our approach to family mediation and co-parenting support is always forward-looking. Instead of becoming stuck in past disputes or unresolved relationship issues, we guide you to focus on the decisions that matter right now—your children’s needs, practical routines, communication patterns and long-term parenting goals.

This solution-focused method keeps the mediation process productive, practical and grounded in real-world outcomes. It helps parents move beyond conflict and towards agreements that are workable, respectful and focused on the future.

A solution-focused approach is especially effective for improving co-parenting relationships, reducing misunderstandings and building long-term cooperation.

Whether you are navigating online mediation, preparing for a Section 60I certificate, or seeking clearer co-parenting boundaries, our process helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

‘There is no need to go through co-parenting stress, confusing and difficulties alone. … Jasmin operates from a heart centered place but yet assertive and understanding of complex parenting dynamics, an appropriate balance in these matters.’

 – Thomas (Parent) –

How mediation works at Parenting After Separation

 
Step 1 – Individual intake sessions

We meet with each parent separately to:

  • Understand your concerns and goals

  • Assess safety, suitability and readiness for mediation

  • Discuss your children’s needs and co-parenting challenges

  • Explain the mediation process in a simple, supportive way

If mediation is unsuitable or unsafe, we can provide a Section 60I Certificate.

 
Step 2 – Day of Mediation

Mediation is held online and may include:

  • A joint session, or

  • Shuttle mediation, where parents remain in separate virtual rooms

Your mediator ensures:

  • Equal opportunity for each person to speak

  • Clear, structured communication

  • A focus on child wellbeing, safety and practical solutions

 
Step 3 – Agreements and next steps

If you reach agreement, we help you:

  • Create or update a Parenting Plan, and/or

  • Record outcomes for your lawyers to draft Consent Orders

You’ll walk away with a clear written agreement outlining your parenting arrangements and expectations moving forward.

 

Need help with co-parenting or preparing for mediation?

Whether you’re at the start of separation, navigating a parenting dispute, or responding to lawyer or court recommendations, we can help you move forward.

Reach out if you need:

  • Clearer parenting arrangements

  • Help with High-conflict co-parenting support

  • Better communication tools

  • Support to reduce conflict

  • Practical help with co-parenting

  • A Section 60I Certificate

  • A safer, more structured process than trying to sort things out alone

Use the enquiry form on this page or call 1300 919 019 to speak with Parenting After Separation about Family Mediation and co-parenting support.

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