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Law Seminar Series - Family Dispute Resolution
Monday 4 November 2024, 11.00am – 12.00pm Join us for an enlightening presentation on Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), a key process under Australia's Family Law Act 1975. Discover the vital role of accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) in resolving disputes from separation or divorce without giving legal advice or making decisions. FDR is mandatory before filing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, with FDRPs bringing diverse backgrounds and specialised skills. Learn about the FDR process, including initial sessions, mediation, and Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM), all tailored to each case. Through real case studies, see how FDRPs assess suitability, ensure emotional wellbeing, identify obstacles and achieve constructive outcomes in sensitive disputes. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into the transformative power of skilled dispute resolution. Louise Rees
Louise is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner accredited by the Attorney-General’s Department, as well as a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Her career commenced in 2007 within the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia, where she discovered her fervent interest in Family Law. Louise holds a BA Honours degree in Criminology and Social Policy from the University of Sheffield, England, and subsequently pursued her Bachelor of Laws in Australia. During her academic journey, she developed a deep appreciation for Alternative Dispute Resolution methodologies, igniting her passion for this specialized field. Louise went on to complete a Masters of Applied Law majoring in Family Dispute Resolution through the College of Law. She has worked as a paralegal and Family Lawyer in private practice, before moving into the not-for-profit space as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She is currently working as Service Manager at Relationships Australia QLD. In this capacity, Louise oversees the Family Dispute Resolution team, the Parenting Orders Program team, and the Community Education team, promoting effective conflict resolution and building stronger familial relationships within the Cairns and wider community.
Cheryl Taifalos
Born and raised in Far North Queensland with English as a second language, Cheryl attended ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø and Qld University of Technology graduating with a Bachelor of Laws. After working as a Family Lawyer for a number of years, she became an Accredited Family Law Specialist, a role she has maintained for 25 years. Her interest in Mediation grew with the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the mid 1990s. Taking up all the training that was offered at that time, she was appointed to the panel of Family Law Mediators with Legal Aid Qld in 1998. Her work as a Family Lawyer has encompassed representing clients and also working as an Independent Childrens Lawyer, representing children in Family Law matters. Her long held belief is that an effective way to assist families in conflict is through Mediation. She has been a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner accredited by the Attorney General’s Department since the role was introduced in 2009. Currently she works as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in the not for profit sector as well as in private practice. Cheryl has previously addressed Family Lawyers, Mediators and University Students on the role of mediators in the Family Court system.
Where: Online & Room CO004-111 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Cairns, Bada-jali City Campus, 36 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870
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