Separating parents – disagreement about parenting plan?

A separated couple with three children faced a daunting task as they worked through parenting arrangements.

The father sought professional mediation to begin the process in the hope of achieving the best outcome. The couple wanted a comprehensive parenting agreement which covered numerous eventualities, including agreements on the children’s passports and travel arrangements.

Eliza, the Better Place Australia family dispute resolution team leader, completed intake assessment with each of them to gain insights into the family history. She explained to the couple that even though the separation seems amicable, the process may dig up memories that can trigger deep and challenging emotions (which it did).

Eliza explained, “There was one particular issue around schooling where they really had different opinions and were quite polarised. There was content within that discussion that they found quite triggering”.

During the process, Eliza initiated steps to help them come to an agreement. Watch the video case study snapshot below where Eliza shares more.

For information about Better Place Australia’s Family Dispute Resolution service, and how we can help, click here.

For a more detailed account of how Eliza helped this separated couple, listen to the podcast below.

Better Place Australia family dispute resolution service

The mission of Better Place Australia is to empower people to become more resilient, enjoy healthier relationships and support them through challenging times. When it comes to separating smarter, Better Place Australia family dispute resolution service may be the mediation you need. For help, contact us today.