How we can help
SERVICES EXPLAINED.
MEDIATION AND FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION
When relationships break down and separation is contemplated or has occurred the role of a Mediator is to assist clients to have respectful, future focused, and child focused conversations, with the aim of working towards agreements regarding parenting and/or property and financial matters.
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Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process which is child focused and future focused.
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Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a structured process where the Mediator’s role is to facilitate discussions, assist clients to communicate with and listen to each other, and to consider all options for settling any disagreements. It is not the role of the Mediator to give legal and/or financial advice. Clients are strongly encouraged to obtain legal and financial advice relevant to their personal situation.
The FDR process begins with an Intake session with each client which usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours. A fixed fee of $400 is charged for each client for the Intake Session (no GST is charged). If mediation (FDR) is suitable and both clients agree to proceed then a joint mediation session is scheduled and the hourly rate is $200 per person per hour of mediation (no GST is charged).
If mediation is deemed not suitable then Rhoda will issue Certificates regarding Parenting matters, or a letter of attendance regarding Property and Financial matters.
If you would like to start the mediation process please contact Rhoda below.
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE.
Sometimes a team approach works better for separating clients and Rhoda can facilitate a Collaborative Process where each client engages a Family Lawyer, and when there are complex property issues, a Financial Neutral can also be engaged to assist the separating couple. For more information about the Collaborative Process you can contact Rhoda or look at the Collaborative Professionals WA’s website: https://collaborativeprofessionalswa.com.au/
CONFLICT COACHING.
In March 2023 Rhoda trained as a CINERGY® Conflict Management Coach.
Conflict Management Coaching is an individual (one to one), voluntary and confidential process where Rhoda in the role of Conflict Coach will help you to better manage your interpersonal disputes. For more information please contact Rhoda or look at CINERGY®s website: https://cinergycoaching.com/
SUPERVISION FOR FDRPs.
Rhoda completed her Advanced Training Course in Professional Supervision in 2017 and has provided Clinical Supervision to mediators
and FDR Practitioners for six years. If you are a Mediator or FDR Practitioner seeking Supervision please contact Rhoda below.