Find a family dispute resolution practitioner
Family dispute resolution (FDR) practitioners can be either:
- private, which means you need to pay for their services
- subsidised by the Australian Government, which means their services are either free or modestly priced.
FDR practitioners who have been accredited by us are allowed to conduct FDR.
Find a private FDR practitioner
Private FDR practitioners provide services as part of their private business. They can provide FDR face to face or remotely, over the phone or online. They will charge a fee for their services.
You can use the Family Dispute Resolution Register to find a private FDR practitioner. You can use the map to find a practitioner near you.
Find a government-funded service
FDR services are available at government-funded services including:
- Family Relationship Centres
- Legal Aid Commissions
- the Family Relationship Advice Line
- other community-based family law services.
To find a government-funded service, you can:
- call the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321
- use the Find local help search to look for a Family Relationship Centre, Family Dispute Resolution service or Regional Family Dispute Resolution service near you.
Confirming if someone is a real family dispute resolution practitioner
If you are in a dispute with someone, an FDR practitioner might contact you to set up a time to do FDR. You should confirm that they are an accredited FDR practitioner before you start FDR.
All accredited FDR practitioners are listed publicly on the Family Dispute Resolution Register. You can search for their name to confirm that they are accredited.