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Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Positive Solutions has complied a list of answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If your question was not answered here and you have been unable to find an answer please contact us<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need a lawyer if I use family mediation?<\/summary>\n

Not necessarily, but we recommend that you seek independent legal advice about the issues that you are hoping to resolve through mediation. Mediators cannot give you advice and you must engage a lawyer or lawyers for an agreement to be made legally binding<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What are my rights regarding my children if I have separated?<\/summary>\n

Every family\u2019s individual situation is different so there is no standard that can be applied. Children have a right to safety<\/strong> and a right to have a relationship<\/strong> with both parents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many sessions will I need?<\/summary>\n

The number of joint sessions required really depends on the complexity of the issues discussed.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

I want to be able to see my kids but haven\u2019t for years. Is there anything I can do?<\/summary>\n

People who find themselves in this situation can attend an intake to discuss the circumstances of loss of contact and your hopes for re-establishing a relationship. If It is appropriate, we may invite your children\u2019s other parent into the mediation process.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is a section 60i Certificate and what does it mean?<\/summary>\n

S60I Certificates are required by the court to indicate whether Family Dispute Resolution has been attempted or not. This is because FDR is mandatory under the Family Law act- but with some exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The certificates define 5 categories including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n