When parents separate, it can be a stressful time for the whole family.
It’s better for everyone if you can sort out your children’s day-to-day care without the time and expense of going through the Family Court.
If you need help to reach agreement, the Family Works Resolution Service can support you through the whole process.
One of our qualified family mediators will:
Make sure mediation is right for you
Work out whether you qualify for government funding
Offer coaching sessions
Give you time to express what’s important to you
Help you decide on your child’s care arrangements
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a free mediation service to help you create a parenting plan for your whānau.
Anyone with a dispute about the care of children can use the service. This includes parents, grandparents, and other whānau members.
Our focus is on helping you build better co-parenting relationships and communication, so you can make your own decisions and avoid the time, expense, and stress of going to court.
To learn more about what this service involves please visit the Family Dispute Resolution website.