Family Dispute Resolution is a process to assist people experiencing relationship difficulties which allows them to resolve their disputes during or after separation or divorce. Family Dispute Resolution is also known as mediation. Our role is to assist parents in resolving disputes and reaching agreement on parenting arrangements outside the court system through means of providing child-focused information, advice and dispute resolution.

The process of Family Dispute Resolution aims to empower parents to make their own decisions and resolve conflict and thereby avoid lengthy court battles. We are sensitive of the need to prevent children from being caught in the middle of parental conflict; we therefore aim to help parents consider their parental role during this time of transition and change.

Our staff are experienced in assisting children to navigate the changes their family is experiencing. The ways we may assist children, include:

• Involving them in having some voice in the decisions around parenting arrangements (where this is appropriate)
• Providing referral to counselling and recovery groups specialising in the experience of children

We provide:

• Information about family dispute resolution
• Assistance to resolve disputes and reach agreements on parenting arrangements
• Child-focused information, as well as child inclusive sessions where appropriate
• Culturally sensitive processes for indigenous and multi-cultural families that acknowledges their perspectives and needs
• Interpretation services (available on request)
• Educational and information sessions in Caboolture relating to the separation experiences of the whole family following seperation
• Referral to appropriate services to assist families in strengthening family relationships
• Wheel Chair access

Brochure
View our Family Dispute Resolution brochure.
 

Centacare Family Services – Caboolture
The Lakes Centre, Building E
2 King Street
CABOOLTURE QLD 4510
PO Box 974,
CABOOLTURE QLD 4510
Ph: 07 5428 5056
Disability Care Line: 1800 337 552
Fax: 07 5428 5005
Email: cabcfcs@centacarebrisbane.net.au