5 ways CleanSLate can help you when your relationship breakdown.

Family Dispute Resolution is the umbrella term given to "the mediation of family disputes" and it covers a few areas. CleanSlate Mediation can get you started and support you through the journey until you reach the other side having got you sh*t sorted and are moving on with a Clean Slate.

Family Dispute Resolution or FDR is the process in which parties in dispute are supported by a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to communicate with on another to find solutions to issues and settle their dispute.

Although mandatory for couples separating, FDR is an empowering process that puts you in the driver's seat and lets you make the decisions that affect you - instead of letting a judge do it for you.

For couples separating, the law (Family Law Act) says that, if there are children involved, you must first attempt FDR and make a genuine effort to resolve the dispute before you can enter the court system.

“Take control of your separation through FDR and save yourself the stress and money. Choose mediation not court..”

Here are 5 ways Christian and the Team at CleanSlate can get you through the tough times of separating.

1. Improve communication and be heard

When horns are locked in battle, its hard to communicate with people let alone hear what the other person has to say. Our CleanSlate Mediators will guide parties through the FDR process by:

• Identifying and isolating the issues requiring resolution

• Providing an environment where the voice of each party can be heard

• Sharing relevant and useful information

• Providing and engaging professional referrals were necessary

• Exploring ideas and options

• Testing possible solutions

• Reducing decisions and agreements into writing

2. Parenting Plans

For couples, separation is the final straw in times of conflict between each other. The stress and pressure is almost always compounded when children are involved. Tempers flight and emotions run wild and making arrangements for kids is often a battlefield with children left being the victims.

We understand that we're all different and a one shoe fits all approve doesn't always work. That's why, our approach at CleanSlate, is to provide a mediation experience that suits your needs and those of the other party. We want successful outcomes and so to achieve this to provide a positive and supportive environment. We do this by being honest and no bullshit. As part of our role as mediators, we challenge and reality tests ideas. We do this because we want arrangements to last and parties to be happy.

3. Financial & Property Agreements

Playing the who gets what and how much game can be stressful and overwhelming. But, in tough times like these why reduce your "take home figure" by having lawyers and the court settle your dispute.

We work with you and your ex partner with a shared goal of coming to a mutual agreement of the division of your joint property and assets. We look at the whole picture and understand your current situation and also what you brought with you into the relationship.

Our accredited FDRP will work with you to:

• identify and value assets (including financial and property)

• determine and assess contributions made by each of you (direct or indirect) and

• assess future needs.

We highly recommend that all party's to a dispute first seek Legal advice to determine what all options are moving forward.

Many parties find that mediation offers a safe, comfortable and open platform in which they can negotiate freely and with confidence. This is made even better with our online or remote mediation platform that offers parties cost-effective, prompt and professional mediation with a minimal amount of fuss.

4. Counselling

So some, the word Counselling is tabo and many may consider that "it's not for me" or "i'm not crazy". The reality is that sometimes, its good to talk to someone completely different and just "off-load" all of life's little problems on. Counselling is a great way to help you focus and understand the blockers and what steps you need to take towards achieve a resolution or moving on.

We've partnered with some great counselors who are not "Quacks" but everyday people who are a ear to listen and shoulder to cry on. They will help guide you through you through the dark times and along side CleanSlate,help you find the light again.

4. Discover Yourself Again

When you've been "the other half" for so long, its hard to know what life is or who you are after separating. Our aim at CleanSlate Mediation is to get you to "as close to position" you were before you entered into a relationship and hate children. We help you discover and learn your new norm and how you can be your own person and co-parent. We call it our Parenting Coach Initiative.

And there you have it. 5 Ways CleanSlate can help navigate separation and get your Sh*t sorted. Give us a call or send us an email today.