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Separation and Divorce Mediation

The ending of a relationship is hard. It can be difficult, whether you are Married, or in a Defacto relationship.  This is so particularly upon children of the relationship.

We are a Child Focused Service.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Mediator, Jo-Anne McNamara  conducts Mediation with couples in High Conflict. ( FVRO/VRO/ Conduct Agreement; Undertakings).

  1. Parenting Mediation
  2. Property and Financial Mediation.
  3. Safety Plans

The process of Separation and Divorce can be an emotional and traumatic time for both parties. This is true for children, especially where the feelings experienced may be overwhelming.

Confidentiality

Everything you say in front of an FDR practitioner is private and confidential.

Exceptions

There are some exceptions:

  1. To prevent a threat to someone’s life or health
  2. Person intending to, or carrying out a crime.
  3. What is said during FDR cannot be used as evidence in court.
  4. An FDR Practitioner must report child abuse or anything that indicates a child is at risk of abuse
  5. This may be used as evidence in some circumstances.
Duty of Disclosure – Chapter 6.1
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) (austlii.edu.au)
Children and Grand Parents

When there are children involved in the Separation / Divorce proceedings, this can be very true for  them.  Children can experience feelings of:

  1. anxiety
  2. fear
  3. grief and loss
  4. anger

As a result, these feelings being experienced by the children affect everyone’s life.

Grandparents

They also can find this period of time particularly difficult and they too suffer.

  1. This is where they may be not able to continue to see and have time to spend with their grandchildren.
  2. As a result, ADRAMS also assists grandparents to mediate where required, to visit and spend time with their grandchildren.
  3. Issues of safety are taken into primary consideration in the decision making process.

It is so important during this process,

  1. Be kind to yourself.
  2. Where you need it, please ask for support.
  3. Help is Always available. It is but a phone call away! Reach out for help when you need it.
Start by small steps.
  1. Immediate steps such as opening your own bank account is important. This assists you gain control of your finances.
  2. Longer term issues as money and finance can be dealt with as you move ahead.
  3. Seek legal and financial advice.
  4. Health and Safety are very important issues to be dealt with according to your circumstances.
  5. Your own well being is very important. Take care of you!

YOU ARE IMPORTANT !!!

Would you like a FREE 15minute Call back to discuss your matter  ?  To book a call-back  from Jo-Anne

We work closely with the following Legal Practitioners who specialise in Family, Divorce and Criminal Matters

  1. Pedulla and Associates – Principal Jeanette Pedulla  -Family ; Wills and Estate; Debt and Civil Matters
  2. Crescent Legal – Principal Razaan Mosaval  -Family; Criminal; Children Court; Employment; Violence Restraining Orders Matters (Legal Aid Practitioner )
  3. Tindal Gask Bentley – Renee Sapelli -Partner -Specialist in Family and Divorce Matters
  4. Shadgett Legal – Principal Steven Shadgett  – Criminal Matters- FRVO  ( Legal Aid Practitioner); Family & Divorce Lawyer

Counsellors and Psychologists

  1. Viviana Janco – 0416 118 077  

Family Court WA Information

  1. Marriage, Families & Separation
  2. Duty of Disclosure in Family Law Cases 
  3. Facts for S60i Certificates Exemptions
  4. Fact Sheet for S60i Certificate Family Court 
  5. Family Violence Restraining Order

 

What Parents Need to know about the Effects on Children ( Separation and Divorce)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLsZTSmPnPU

Domestic Violence in Families
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vv=B2h_PO9subA   What I See 
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffS83iql8eo      Look at what you Made Me Do . – Jess Hill Documentary.

Family Violence and Changes to Laws.

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/06/Parliament-passes-landmark-family-violence-reform-package.aspx

Domestic Violence Support is available by phoning

  1. National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800 737 732;
  2. Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491
  3. Lifeline 13 11 14.
  4. Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Find-Help/Help-Lines