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Wills and Estates Mediation

Will and estate construction and execution is a very stressful and highly emotive task that we all have to go through at some stage in our lives. From divisions of assets to Power of Attorney and elder care arrangements, there are many issues and family dynamics to contend with.

Mediation is a great way for parties to work through and get a better understanding of each other’s perspective in the conflict in a timely and cost effective manner. It also gives each party the chance to have a voice therefore making sure they are clearly heard and understood buy the other party what their wishes are and why.

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I facilitate family dispute resolution for people experiencing conflict following relationship breakdown, including disputes about:
  • Parenting arrangements (managing conflict, communication)
  • Care, living arrangements and time spent with children
  • Parental responsibility and decision-making
  • Asist parties to identify issues, clarify priorities, explore options and negotiate agreements.
  • Provide mediation in relation to Parenting matters, Property and Financial matters (where appropriate) and other family law issues where mediation is helpful.
Sessions may be conducted:
  • Jointly or separately (shuttle mediation)
  • ace to Face (same or separate rooms) or online using zoom (either face to face on
Before mediation begins, I conduct individual intake and assessment sessions to:
  • Explain the FDR process, confidentiality, obligations and voluntary nature of FDR.
  • To determine whether FDR is appropriate and safe for the parties and children involved in your circumstance.
  • Assess issues such as risks of family violence or power imbalances or other risk factors and decide whether the process can proceed.
  • Determine whether FDR can proceed and in what format (for example Zoom, face to face or shuttle).
  • To provide further information resources and/or referrals.
Where FDR is not appropriate, I will discuss the next steps.
As an accredited FDRP, I am authorised to issue Section 60I certificates under the Family Law Act 1975 in relation to parenting matters where:
  • The parties attended and genuinely attempted FDR but not reached an agreement.
  • One party has refused or failed to attend.
  • The parties attended but I decided that FDR is not appropriate in the circumstance to continue.
  • I considered based on assessment that FDR was not appropriate to attempt at all in the circumstances.
  • The parties attended but one or more did not make a genuine effort to resolve the issues in the dispute.

Note: These certificates are required (in most cases, unless a court exemption applies) before a Family Court application about parenting matters can be filed. In Western Australia, a section 66H certificate may be issued where applicable.

Where agreement is reached, I can assist parties to:
  • Developing parenting plans or written agreements reflecting what was negotiated during FDR.
  • Provide information about how agreements can be turned into consent orders through the courts (where requested), as well as referrals to legal advice if needed.

I do not provide legal advice but I can encourage and support parties to obtain independent legal advice.

Services not offered include:
  • I cannot provide legal advice.
  • I do not make decisions for the parties (I am not a judge, arbitrator, or court officer).
  • I do not issue certificates for property matters, only matters under section 60I where it applies to parenting disputes, although mediation conducted by an FDRP, can cover property/financial issues. The parties/legal representatives have to show that a dispute resolution process was attempted by filing a Genuine Steps Certificate.
  • I do not represent either party.
Professional and Personal Obligations and Standards:
  • I hold a professional indemnity insurance to practice.
  • Undertake continuing professional development including family violence competence in order to keep my accreditation valid, for ongoing personal education, remaining up to date with any changes in regulations or the practice of FDR and to maintain the highest standard of services and practice.
  • I can provide access to an approved complaints mechanism being the Resolution Institute.
  • I maintain professional and ethical standards under the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2025 and the Family Law Act1975 at all times.
  • I am a member of Resolution Institute.