What We Do
PARENTING MEDIATION
Attention to Detail
Family Mediation Consultancy are dedicated in helping separated parents to identify parenting issues and support parents to negotiate different options and reach an agreement that is in the Best interests of the children.
Following separation, couples often have conflict/disputes about parenting arrangements. When parents cannot agree about arrangements for the care of their children, it is prudent to attend Parenting Mediation so that parents can reach a resolution that is practical and appropriate.
Matters Considered in Parenting Mediation:
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Where should the children live?
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How much time should the child spend with the other parent?
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What is to happen if a party wishes to take the child on an overseas holiday?
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Are there any issues or safety concerns with the child spending more or significant time with one party?
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What will happen on the child’s birthday?
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How will third parties wanting to spend significant time with the child or children (such as grandparents, aunts and uncles) be handled.
The parenting plan will detail the agreed terms made at mediation. Agreements reached in mediation are not legally binding, however, you can apply for consent orders. Consent Orders are legally binding and have the same effect as any other Order made by the Family Court. Family Mediation Consultancy can support you through this process.
Note:
The Australian Family Law Act 1975 outlines the law in detail: that children have a right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both of their parents, parental responsibility, and to also be protected from harm.
There are serious consequences for failing to comply with Consent Orders. The court can penalize someone who breaches of the order if they do not have a reasonable excuse for doing so.
The Family Court will only make a Consent Order if it is satisfied that the terms of the plan are in the Best interests of the child. Additional considerations can also be taken into account by the court, such as the child’s opinions/views, practical difficulties, and attitudes of each parent towards their responsibilities.
PARENTING PROGRAMS
Expert Service
You might be surprised to know that you are not the only parent that struggles to stay calm when their child is being challenging.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE THINGS !
We've helped families restore their relationships and we can help yours too- From toddlers to teens and everything in between!
PARENTING ORDERS PROGRAM
The Parenting Orders Program (POP) aims to help separated families who are experiencing difficulty with their co-parenting relationship and maintaining arrangements for their children.
Sometimes, when families are separated, issues between parents can overshadow the needs of their children.
POP can help you better understand and respond to your child’s needs. Whether it’s talking to a Specialist Practitioner or attending a post-separation parenting group, we can help you following a separation.
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PROGRAM
The Circle of Security (COS) is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents/care givers and children.
Most parents could benefit greatly from a program such as this as it is non-blaming and simply focuses on the connection through the relationship and how this can be enhanced.
It is not a behavioural modification approach in caring for children.
TUNING INTO TEENS
Parenting is an interesting but challenging experience in equal measure and thus requires a blend of approaches to create strong family bonds and a conducive environment for everyone. This course provides practical insights to help parents navigate the rewarding journey of parenthood with confidence and positivity. By the end of this course, you will be skilled enough to create fruitful lasting relationships between children and parents.
1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTIONS
The 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching program aims to help parents and carers manage difficult child behaviour with a focus on strategies and techniques that promote positive behaviour; encouragement in developing the child's ability to manage their emotional reactions; and relationship-building.
What Is 1-2-3 Magic?
With these 3 steps, which you can start using in your house right away, 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of families grow stronger and more connected, with happier parents and, most importantly, happier kids!
PROPERTY MEDIATION
True Professionalism
A financial and/or property settlement is to be inclusive of all the property that belongs to each partner, after separation or divorce. Items included in a property settlement are: Property, belongings, money, shares and other investments.
Preparing for property / financial:
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Disclosure
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Contributions
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Future needs
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Just and equitable
Disclosure is when you list all the assets and major belongings you brought into the relationship, acquired during the relationship and acquired after separation. Write them all down and give each a dollar value. Add them up. Then do the same for all the debts and liabilities. Subtract the liabilities from the assets and you have the Net Asset Pool. This is what you are going to mediate about.
Contributions are what each of you brought into the relationship and what each of you have put into the relationship including financial and non-financial.
The future needs of each party are worked out by considering things like having children in your care or whether you are able to support yourself financially after separation.
A just and equitable settlement is when the above three components have been taken into account fairly.
The mediator doesn’t consider evidence, because we are impartial. If there is disagreement about the value of an asset or debt, you will need to show each other current value evidence.
Agreements reached in mediation are not legally binding, however, you can apply for consent orders, Family Mediation Constancy can walk you through this process.
Consent Orders are legally binding and final … with the following exception … if you hide an asset and don’t disclose it to the other party and this assest is discovered later, any agreement or court orders can be revisited.
It’s important for all parties to make a full and frank disclosure.
Note:
That there are time limitations with respect to Consent Orders for property matters. These time limitations include, two years after the day of separation for de-facto parties, and one year after the day of divorce for married parties.
If your matter falls outside of these time limitations, you may need to apply for special leave from the Family Court.