Family Mediation
What Happens at a Children’s Court Mediation? A Parent’s Guide
A plain-language walkthrough of what to expect at your first mediation session — from referral to signed agreement.
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Mediation news and insights from the field.
Practical guides for families facing the Children’s Court, and updates from inside a growing mediation practice — written by the mediators who do the work.
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ADR & Policy
Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Is Right for Your Family Dispute?
How court-based mediation compares to a contested hearing on cost, time, and outcomes for care and contact disputes.
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Programme News
NABFAM Accreditation Explained: What It Means for Your Mediator
What NABFAM accreditation actually verifies, and why it matters when a court relies on a mediator’s judgment.
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ADR & Policy
Why Courts Are Turning to Mediation to Clear Case Backlogs
A look at why magistrates are increasingly referring family matters to mediation before they reach the roll.
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