When family disputes cannot be resolved, the matter may need to go to a court for a judge to make decisions. GOING TO COURT is a LONG, STRESSFUL and EXPENSIVE process.

The aim of mediation is to avoid the situation reaching this point. The family law system encourages separated families to come to their own arrangements in caring for their children without going to court.

This is when people may need to use a more formal mediation process with
an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)