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Here is What You'll Learn
What is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
What is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and when it may be an option for your family
What if an Agreement is reached?
What are your options if you reach an agreement in the FDR process? How might you formalise the agreement?
How can FDR keep me out of Court?!
Who wants to go to Court? Nobody! How FDR may be an option to keep you OUT of Court and retain more control of your situation
What if No Agreement is reached or your Ex doesn't attend?
What are your options if no agreement is reached? Is the process compulsory? What is a s60I certificate?
Parenting and Property matters?
We will discuss how you may best use the FDR process for both Parenting and Property negotiations
Lawyer Assisted FDR
How does Lawyer assisted FDR differ from FDR without lawyers?
Practical Information
What is involved? What is an Intake Session? Will we be in the same room together?
About Temara Willis
Temara Willis is an experienced Family Mediator (FDRP) who has had the privilege of supporting over 2,000 clients through the challenges of separation. Having gone through her own divorce in 2009, she understands firsthand how overwhelming, costly, and emotionally draining the process can be. Determined to find a better way, she transitioned from a career in business to focus on helping families navigate separation in a more amicable and cost-effective manner.
With over 20 years of experience in mediation and a background in Human Resource Management, Temara empowers clients to resolve conflict through self-determination—helping them reach their own agreements, on their own terms, in a supported and respectful environment. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and a certificate in Child Inclusive Mediation and Counselling. As a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General’s Department, she is committed to guiding families toward practical solutions that prioritise the well-being of all involved.
About Shaya Lewis-Dermody
This Legal Conversations series will be moderated by Shaya Lewis-Dermody, Founding Director of The Family Law Project (The FLP). The FLP is a specialist fixed fee family law firm with a focus on transparent billing and legal education. Shaya has previously won the "Thought Leader of the Year" Award for doing things differently and will keep the conversation as free as possible from 'legal jargon'! Shaya has also authored two family law books.