FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONERS
Family Law Act 1995 has required all parents seeking a Part VII order, provisions dealing with the best interests of the child in court proceedings, to first attempt to resolve their dispute by family dispute resolution before applying for a parenting order.

Family dispute resolution (section 10F) is a process in which a “family dispute resolution practitioner” helps people facing separation or divorce to resolve their disputes.

A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (section 10G) is usually a person who is accredited as a family dispute resolution practitioner under the Accreditation Rules

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) process requires experienced and accredited FDR practitioners to provide certification that parties can use in court.

FAMILY PROPERTY DISPUTES
Family Law Act 1995 has required all parents seeking a Part VII order, provisions dealing with the best interests of the child in court proceedings, to first attempt to resolve their dispute by family dispute resolution before applying for a parenting order.