Child Inclusive Mediation
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Child Custody and Parenting
Separating couples in Australia must attempt mediation before they can take their child custody matter to court. It is a requirement of the Australia Family Law Act. Family Law Mediators are specialists in Family Dispute Resolution. We help separating couples negotiate and formalise their parenting arrangements. During the mediation process we negotiate an agreement that focuses on the best interests of the children.
Every family is different, and therefore every child access agreement is different. Each child access or child custody agreement needs to recognise the needs and requirements of everyone involved.
Family Law Mediators like Bayside Mediation produce a Parenting Plan document. A Parenting Plan can be as comprehensive or as informal as needs be. A Parenting Plan is designed to be a progressive and fluid document. It enables parents to work towards a positive co-parenting arrangement, with the help and support of their Family Dispute Resolutions Practitioner. More than 80% of our clients have one at the end of their mediation session.
At Bayside Mediation, we have our own purpose-built mediation rooms and our practitioners are experienced in working with parents in high conflict.
More than 80% of our clients have one at the end of their mediation session.
At Bayside Mediation, we have our own purpose-built mediation rooms and our practitioners are experienced in working with parents in high conflict. We provide a safe, managed, balanced and discreet space for you to discuss your differences and negotiate your agreements.
Child Inclusive Mediation
We are a Child Focused practice and offer Child Inclusive Mediation for those children who are old enough. Whilst we are impartial and do not take sides in any dispute between parents. We do advocate for the best interests of your children.
Child Inclusive Mediation is considered to be ‘Worlds Best Practice’ when formulation parenting arrangement. At Bayside Mediation we offer Child Inclusive Mediation with a specially trained child mediator of your choice. Your children’s wellbeing is our primary concern. In fact we (FDRP’s) are the only people this side of the Family Court system that are mandated to advocate for children’s best interests in a family law dispute.
Should Child Inclusive Mediation prove not to be suitable or fail it is important to note that Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners are the only professionals who can issue the 60(I) certificate. It is this certificate that is required for you to be able to take a children’s matter to court if your parenting negotiation fails.
For more information on Child Access (Custody) or Child Inclusive Mediation, go to our Resources and Downloads page or contact us for your free consultation.
Additional Mediation Services
FAMILY DISPUTE MEDIATION
PROPERTY & FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTS
SOLICITOR ASSISTED MEDIATION
Bayside Mediation | Child Focused, Child Inclusive Mediation
Phone : +61 3 9553 6491 | 539 Highett Road, Highett
Located in Highett, Bayside Mediation service clients throughout Bayside, including but not limited to CBD, Port Philip, Glen Eira, Frankston And Mornington Peninsula