Family Mediation Lawyer Perth WA

Why choose family mediation first?

Navigating separation brings tough decisions on parenting and finances. We offer family mediation as a practical alternative to court, creating a confidential space where you and your ex can openly discuss child arrangements and property splits with our neutral mediators guiding the conversation.

This approach saves time and reduces stress compared to litigation. By focusing on constructive dialogue, we help you sign agreements that work for everyone, especially your children, while keeping costs lower through fewer formal legal steps.

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How our family mediation process works.

We start with individual introductory meetings for you and your ex, including their lawyer, to check if mediation suits your situation and agree on basic rules. If it does, we hold joint sessions at our Perth, Joondalup, Mandurah, Bunbury, or Albany offices, including shuttle mediation (where you stay in separate rooms and we move between you to facilitate discussions).

Sessions tackle key topics like splitting assets, children’s care plans and support payments, with private breaks as needed. We draft agreements on the spot, targeting enforceable results or court certificates if required, while always putting safety first in cases involving family violence.

Faster family resolutions without court.

Mediation wraps up faster than court, often in weeks rather than months or years. You stay in control of decisions on parenting schedules or financial support, avoiding unpredictable judge rulings and cutting legal bills significantly.

Our experienced family lawyers foster cooperation, easing emotional strain and preserving family ties where possible. Even if full agreement isn’t reached, we provide certificates for court and guide next steps like counselling or independent advice.

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FAQ.

Common questions we hear.

Family mediation, also called Family Dispute Resolution is run by a trained specialist called a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). They focus on family issues and could come from law, social work or psychology backgrounds, but all are accredited under family law rules.
Yes, you can refuse family mediation, even when the law expects you to try it first – such as when there are issues relating to children. However, it is important to understand that if you refuse mediation and head to court, a certificate will note you didn’t attend. The judge may send you back to attend mediation anyway.
You can try mediation more than once if doesn’t work the first time. If there’s still no agreement, you can have lawyers negotiate for you or take things to court. We’ll issue a certificate to confirm mediation was tried, so you can move forward with a court application.
A written agreement from mediation isn’t automatically binding. But you can make it official by turning it into Consent Orders through the Family Court or sign a Binding Financial Agreement.
It depends on your issues and how ready everyone is to talk and compromise. Most sessions last a few hours, but some matters need more than one session.
Costs vary based on your situation’s complexity and cooperation levels. We’re fully transparent, so you’ll always know your fees upfront and get updates throughout.

Meet our dedicated Family Lawyers.

HHG Legal is one of Perth’s longest serving law firms, trusted in WA for over 100 years. When partnering with us, you’ll always work with a lawyer who is experienced in family law.

What our clients are saying about us.

Professional, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend dealing with HHG Legal Group.
L.
Perth Office
My experience with the team at HHG Legal was nothing short of outstanding. I was thoroughly impressed with the honest services I received from Ben Majoe and Simon Creek together with all the members of the HHG team. Ben and Simon I appreciate your professionalism, knowledge and empathy.
A.B
Bunbury office
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you again for all your support so far. I really do have a lot of respect for you and the way you’ve been handling everything with care, clarity, and professionalism.
A.
Perth office

Local expertise. Multiple locations.

Our team of experienced lawyers operates from five locations across Perth and regional Western Australia. We’re local people who understand the area, backed by the expertise of one of WA’s most established firms. We take the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and guide you openly, providing reliable representation and quality advice at every step. Because every client deserves our full attention.

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The road to resolution.

We believe in a clear path forward. From our first conversation, we break things into manageable steps, keep you informed and work steadily toward a fair outcome, until we reach the resolution you’re seeking.

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