FDR provides separating couples with a non-adversarial process for reaching agreements on how much time their children spend with each parent and how to divide their property equitably. The process can include the children’s views in an age-appropriate way.
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Target group is separating or separated families and their children
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Process is confidential, except for matters of mandatory notification (eg: child abuse)
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FDR from practitioners registered with the federal Attorney-General’s department
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FDR negotiations lead to written agreements for parenting and/or property – often including input from consultations with children
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Sliding scale fee schedule applies based on gross income, although lower or no fees can be negotiated where appropriate
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Sliding scale fee schedule applies based on gross income, although lower or no fees can be negotiated where appropriate
CONTACTS
Darwin
Office hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
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a: 1/5 Goyder Rd, Parap 0820
- p: PO Box 36506, Winnellie NT 0821
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t: 08 8946 4800 or Freecall 1800 898 500
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f: 08 8946 4801
Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
- a: 6 Chesterfield Circ, Nhulunbuy 0880
- p: PO Box 1791, Nhulunbuy NT 0881
- t: 08 8987 2711
- f: 08 8987 3011
- e: resolve@anglicare-nt.org.au
Out of hours appointments can be negotiated at each centre where appropriate staff are available.
