how we help

FDSS offers a wide range of support services tailored according to each individual and family’s needs. We provide legal information and resources to members of the public who are dealing with the New Zealand family court. 

We guide them on how to navigate the Family court system and how to resolve their family disputes in a very holistic child-focused approach. We offer in-house Mediation services and 1:1 dispute resolution coaching , counselling and relationship property contracting-out agreements referrals.

FDSS is able to help whether you are currently self-represented or lawyer-represented in the court or if you are considering to represent yourself.

Our aim in working
with you

  • To support you through a stressful and potentially confusing process so that you can present your views to the court regarding the best interests of your children, in a clear and child-focused manner. Also to support you in protecting yourself and your children.
  • To explain for you the options of resolving your family disputes amicably, if possible out of the court depending on the circumstances.
  • To explain the process  of the family court proceedings and how to navigate the family court system and avoid lengthy and costly litigation. To train you on how to self-represent in the family court and guide you through the process. 
  • To enable you, as far as it rests with you, to reduce conflict and the sources of conflict with your ex-partner, in order to focus on what is best for your children now and in the future to preserve and promote the relationships that are important to your children.
  • To provide expert advice to assist and enable you to achieve these aims, away from entailing any emotional or psychological hardship on your family and children.

IN-COURT RESOLUTION SERVICES

Coaching and Support Services

One-off or Ongoing coaching and support services for self-litigants and lawyer-represented parents in the Family Court and Higher Courts. This can include a simple procedural enquiry or referral request. 

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Community Training Workshops

Family Court litigation Workshops are for parents who wish to represent themselves in the family court or for parents who are lawyer-represented and wish to gain more knowledge about the court processes

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McKenzie Friend & Support Persons

In-Court McKenzie friends and Volunteer support services are for self-represented litigants and lawyer-represented parents who need help and support during court hearings and other court events 

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OUT OF COURT RESOLUTION SERVICES

In-house Mediation

FDSS offers in-house mediation for couples to negotiate settlements out of the court on how they will care for their children and how you will divide relationship property and relevant matters.

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Counselling Referrals

FDSS works with many counselors nationwide, who have extensive experience to deal with the impact of separation such as; depression, grief, anxiety. FDSS can assist parents to find experienced counselors. 

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Agreements by Consent

If both parents reach an agreement about their disputes. FDSS can guide them on how to get a consent order for the care of children arrangements and the relationship property division. 

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