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Marie Sullivan OAM is a dedicated Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and mediator, leading Marie Sullivan Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation since its inception in 2015 in Bathurst, NSW. Marie offers her expertise across Australia, focusing on creating a supportive environment where clients can address and resolve complex family disputes amicably. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is central to Marie's practice. It is a structured process, facilitated by an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, to assist parties in reaching agreements on critical issues such as parenting arrangements and property settlements without the need for court intervention. Marie's approach is characterised by a focus on the future, prioritising the welfare of children and ensuring that disputes are resolved efficiently and empathetically. Marie is adept at handling a broad spectrum of family-related issues, including child custody arrangements and division of property. Her mediations are designed to be child-centred and solution-oriented, providing a space where all parties feel respected and heard. This focus on collaborative resolution allows for sustainable and amicable agreements, reducing the emotional and financial impact often associated with family disputes. Expanding on traditional mediation, Marie offers specialised services like Pre-Nuptial and Reconciliation Mediation, addressing the needs of couples wishing to establish clarity and mutual understanding before marriage or cohabitation. Additionally, her Wills and Estate Mediation facilitates constructive conversations to resolve disputes over estates, helping families navigate these sensitive issues with care and dignity. Marie also provides Elder Mediation services, assisting families in making thoughtful decisions about living arrangements and care options for aging relatives. Her approach helps to clarify perspectives and facilitate decision-making during these often stressful transitions. With the convenience of both face-to-face and virtual settings via Zoom, Marie ensures that her mediation services are accessible and adaptable to the needs of her clients. Her firm offers solutions that are efficient and tailored, helping to navigate the complexities of family law with professionalism and empathy, ultimately aiding clients in reaching fair and lasting resolutions.
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Family Law
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is an integral component of the Australian family law landscape, designed to assist separating or separated couples in resolving disputes without stepping into a courtroom. Through the facilitation of an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), parties are encouraged to engage in open dialogue regarding pressing issues such as parenting arrangements and the division of shared property. The process empowers individuals to reach mutually agreeable solutions in a safe and supportive environment, with the best interests of any children being the primary focus. While attendance at FDR is often a prerequisite for seeking parenting orders from the Court, exceptions do exist, such as cases involving family violence. In addition to its pivotal role in parenting disputes, FDR also extends its utility to resolving financial and property issues, offering a structured and amicable pathway for negotiation. An FDRP acts as an independent mediator, guiding discussions and ensuring adherence to legislative standards set forth by the Attorney General’s Department. This process not only helps delineate potential parenting and property agreements but also leaves room for parties to explore various options collaboratively. In instances where mediation fails to yield agreement, a Section 60I certificate is provided, allowing parties to proceed with Court applications, thereby ensuring that the mediation serves a crucial preparatory role in the broader spectrum of family law resolution.
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- Deceased Estates
- Disputes
- General Advice
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Wills and Estates
- Adoption
- Children's Law
- Divorce and Separation
- Enforcement Orders
- Financial Agreements
- General Advice
- Mediation
- Parenting and Child Support
- Property and Financial Settlement
- Provision Claims
- Relocation Orders