What if my spouse is not willing to attend mediation to discuss the arrangements for our children?
If you have attempted mediation without success, or your spouse has refused to attend Family Dispute Resolution, you can make an Application to the Court to make Orders for parenting orders. Prior to issuing an Application you will, in most cases, need to obtain a certificate from you Family Dispute resolution Practitioner confirming you have attempted to mediate.
You should see your lawyer to obtain advice about issuing an Application in either the Family Court or the Federal Magistrates’ Court in relation to children’s issues.
