Section 60I Certificate — Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
For any parenting dispute you must attempt Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and obtain a Section 60I Certificate before filing in court. Exemptions exist for family violence, child abuse, urgency, and incapacity. Centre-based mediation is heavily subsidised — Family Relationship Centres charge means-tested fees, often free.
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