Australia-wide online family mediation
Need a section 60I certificate before Christmas?
Think the other parent won’t take part? You can still start. We meet with you online, then invite the other parent in writing. If they refuse or don’t respond, we can issue a section 60I certificate where appropriate.
The court’s deadline for interim parenting applications about the December to January school holidays is 4pm on Friday 13 November 2026, so book a consultation now.
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Family mediation online, anywhere in Australia. We help separating families resolve parenting and property disputes through family dispute resolution (FDR) by Zoom, from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Adelaide, Perth and regional areas.​
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Fixed fees and no waitlist
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Online sessions via Zoom, Australia-wide
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Nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
Not sure where to start, or need to sort out parenting and property together? Book a free 15-minute call below.
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Mediation fees
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Each person pays their own fees, which are fixed.
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Mediation consultation: $350 plus GST. This is what you need to commence the process.
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A letter of invitation and follow up with the other parent: $300 plus GST. This is a process where we contact and follow up with the other party.
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If the other party doesn't respond, declines to participate or has a mediation consultation and mediation is not suitable, we can issue you a Section 60I certificate: $300 plus GST.
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If mediation proceeds an online half-day mediation (parenting or property): $1,000 plus GST.
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Online parenting mediation
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Need help with contact schedules, decision-making and changeover arrangements. Mediation sessions can be arranged quickly and held online via Zoom, making it accessible to families across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and regional areas.​
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Already have a draft parenting plan?
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If you've already written a plan, a mediator can check it for gaps and unclear wording before it goes further. Parenting Plan Review is $300 plus GST, and you get a written report within two business days. Find out more about Parenting Plan Reviews.
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Online property settlement mediation
Need help working out what to do with the family home, other assets, debts and superannuation. Sessions held online via Zoom anywhere in Australia to help you reach fair property agreements without expensive lawyers. ​​
Common questions about online family mediation
What does an online parenting mediation cover?
​An online parenting mediation can cover all the topics that are covered in a face to face mediation. Through an online parenting mediation we can help parents reach agreements on weekday and weekend contact schedules, decision-making responsibility (education, health, major life choices), changeover arrangements and flexibility and what happens on key dates (e.g. special occasions and birthdays).
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Can this service help if my ex is withholding the children or cancelling time at the last minute?
Family dispute resolution is designed to help separated parents discuss issues such as denied contact, changes to changeover times and disagreements about where children spend time. Mediation cannot force a parent to comply, but it can provide a structured, child-focused conversation to try to resolve these disputes quickly and reduce the need for court.
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What does an online property mediation cover?
​An online property mediation can cover all the topics that are covered in a face to face mediation. Our property mediation can help couples reach a just and equitable​ division of property including:
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The family home (sale, buyout, or co-ownership)
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Savings, bank accounts and investments
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Business or farm assets
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Superannuation
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Debts (mortgages, personal loans, credit cards)
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Personal items and chattels.
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How quickly can an online mediation be organised?
Private FDR services can typically arrange intakes and joint sessions faster than community agencies. Timeframes still depend on both parents completing their individual consultations and on available session times, but we can prioritise urgent matters.
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What if we do not reach agreement?
Not all mediations end in full agreement, especially when there are long-running conflicts about Christmas or holiday time. If agreement is not reached, the mediator may discuss other options, which can include issuing a Section 60I certificate where appropriate so you can consider legal avenues with a family lawyer.
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Are agreements reached in mediation legally enforceable?
Outcomes from family dispute resolution are not automatically legally enforceable. Any parenting agreement reached in mediation is usually documented in a parenting plan or written agreement, which relies on the goodwill of both parents to follow it. If you want a binding outcome, you generally need to obtain legal advice about turning the agreement into consent orders filed with the court.
Will I get a Section 60I certificate from this mediation?
Section 60I certificates are not issued as a matter of course. An FDR practitioner may issue a certificate only in specific circumstances set out in the Family Law Act, such as if one party refuses to attend, the matter is assessed as unsuitable, or mediation does not result in agreement. Whether a certificate is issued will depend on your individual situation and the practitioner's professional assessment. See this video to better understand how s60I certificates work.