Working out arrangements after separation

Breaking up with a partner is stressful and there’s a lot to work out.

You may need to decide on matters like custody for your children or how to split up your assets.  

Supporting you at every step

Mediation may help you find a way forward.

Our Family Advisors and Mediators can support you through it. We can help you to reach an agreement that will focus on your children's need.

 

Please note this information isn't legal advice.

Please contact a legal service listed below to better understand your legal rights and responsibilities.

Mediation is a meeting for you + your former partner to talk about your children and/or property.

 

Mediation or Family Dispute Resolution is a meeting for you and your former partner to talk about your children. It is safe and confidential, and your conversations held in mediation are inadmissible in court.

Children and Property mediations are no cost or low-cost alternatives to using private lawyers. You don’t need to have children to be eligible for property mediation with us.

In addition, we can provide helpful information that will suit your family circumstances.

We can help you reach an agreement that will focus on your children’s needs including the below:

  • Children’s Care Arrangements

  • Property Mediations

  • Legally Assisted Mediations

  • Child Inclusive Mediations

  • Working out arrangements after separation

Please note this information is not legal advice

Contact Community Legal Centres South Australia here.

Please follow the step-by-step guide to mediation for more information.

Your step-by-step guide to mediation

Call us and we will register you
Come to your Intake + Assessment session
After your intake we may invite the other person to register for mediation
Attend a Child-Focused Information Session
Attend your preparation telephone call
Attend your mediation session

Call to register for mediation

Arrange a call back from a Family Advisor

Enquire about mediation

Here are some frequently asked questions

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What information do you share with the other person?
What happens if the other party chooses not to attend?
What happens if we can’t agree?
What is a Section 60I Certificate?
Does it look bad if I wasn’t the person to begin mediation?
What will happen if I don't attend mediation?
I haven’t heard from my Mediator in a while – what is going on? 
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