DIY - Family Separation Programme
The DIY - Family Separation programme is intended for parents going through the separation and divorce process and wish to gain skills and strategic tools to effectively deal with separation and navigate the available options of resolving their parental disputes amicably in or out of the court. The Programme
Courses and contents
The DIY - Family Separation programme consists of two courses designed to meet the needs of separated parents at several stages of their separation journey such as; the early stages of separation, Family Mediation, dealing with emotions and the Family Court proceedings. The programme purpose is to equip separated parents with the skills and strategic tools to effectively deal with separation & to resolve their parental disputes amicably in or out of the Family court and avoid exposing their children to conflict .
Family Court Litigation Course
This course consists of several modules which are aimed to provide participants a greater understanding of the Family Justice overview, the Family Court prescribed procedures and processes and how to manage their court cases, initiate and respond to applications, dealing with conferences and hearing and more.
Separation, whats involved Course
This course is intended for parents who are newly separated or planning to separate and want to know more about the process of separation. How to manage their family separation and how to navigate the best available options without the court intervention and reduce their childrens’ exposure to conflict through the process
Virtual Community Workshops
FDSS Coaches facilitate and run several community virtual workshops to provide information for separated parents at their several stages of separation journey or the Family Court proceedings. The workshops are delivered online and facilitated by experienced McKenzie Friends and Coaches who have extensive knowledge and experience in helping parents to resolve parental disputes in or out of the Family Court.
Early Prevention is the key
High Parental conflict and vexatious litigation are extremely detrimental not only to the parents, but also to the children involved as well. Many parents face several challenges as they go through their family separation process and how to resolve matters in disputes amicably with or without the court intervention. The majority struggle to understand how to navigate the complex adversarial Family court system nor are able to protect themselves and avoid high parental conflict litigation.
Family Court Litigation
Course Overview : This course is designed to assist separated parents to learn and develop fundamental and advanced skills and strategies of resolving their Parental Disputes in the Family Court. How to initiate and respond to applications and manage their cases using a pragmatic child-focused litigation strategy
M1 – Family Court Early Stages – up to 3 hours
Ideal participants: Current or prospect Applicants or Respondents involved in any Family Court Proceedings.
Module Contents: An overview of the Family Justice System, legislation , general proceedings types. How to initiate and respond to applications and conferences , when and how to do things according to the prescribed rules , writing affidavits, memoranda and submissions.
M2 – Family Court Process – up to 3 hours
Ideal participants: Current or prospect Applicants or Respondents involved in any Family Court Proceedings.
Module Contents: How to deal with Court hearings. How to initiate and respond interlocutory matters and notices. The evidential requirements in the family court and how the evidence is assessed in the family court, types of evidence, cross-examination and witnesses summons and more
M3 – Care of Children Disputes – up to 3 hours
Ideal participants: Applicants or Respondents involved in disputes under the Care Of Children Act 2004.
Module Contents: The fundamentals of initiating and responding to applications , Setting a pragmatic child-focused litigation strategy. gain insight into the Court’s legal and psychological perspective and assessment criteria for matters relevant to the Care of Children disputes.
M1 – Family Violence Litigation – up to 3 hours
Ideal participants: Applicants or Respondents involved in disputes under the Family Violence Act
Module Contents: The fundamentals of initiating and responding to applications under the Family Violence Act 2018, dealing with Police safety orders, setting a pragmatic realistic litigation strategy, gain insight into the Court’s assessment criteria relevant to the Family Violence.
Separation - Whats involved
Course Overview : This course is intended for parents who are newly separated or planning to separate and want to know more about the process of separation. How to manage their family separation and how to navigate the best available options without the court intervention and reduce their childrens’ exposure to conflict.
Module 1 – Separated .. what next ? – up to 3 hours
Ideal participants: Newly separated parents or any person planning to separate in the foreseeable future
Module Contents: An insight into the aspects of separation and how to deal with childcare arrangements, domestic violence and more relevant disputes after separation. Navigate the available options to resolve Parental Disputes amicably in our out of the Family Court
Surviving Separation – up to 1 hour – Coming soon
Ideal participants: Newly separated parents or any person planning to separate in the foreseeable future
Workshop Contents: Learn the techniques of how to survive separation ,which often is one of the worst experiences of many people lives. The process involves intense emotions of grief, anger, sadness and deep hurts. Learn how to navigate these emotions and explore the stages involved in the healing process. You are not alone.
W3 – Family Mediation – How to do it right – up to 1 hour – Coming soon
Ideal participants: Newly separated parents or any person planning to separate in the foreseeable future
Workshop contents: Gain insight into the Family Mediation process and learn about the Do’s and Don’ts of Family Mediation following separation. Explore the several approaches to negotiate matters in dispute and how to achieve the best outcomes for your children and family.
Delivery method: All Modules are delivered through online Video & Audio workshops
Registration: Online registration is mandatory prior to attending the workshops. Registration fee by Koha/DonationTo register – visit our Workshops Calendar page . Choose the module/s you interested in and complete the online registration form.
Presenters: FDSS Coaches and McKenzie friends / Family Court Lay assistants with over a decade of experience dealing with family disputes and helping parents through the process in the Family Court. Check our Clients’ reviews
Organiser: FDSS – Family Disputes Support Services is a not-for-profit community organisation and a registered charitable trust, offers help and support for parents dealing parental disputes in or out of the Family Court
More Information: Check our FAQ’s page or the Workshops Calendar