A calmer way forward for your family

Separation and family disputes can feel overwhelming. Mediation gives you the opportunity to step away from conflict, have your voice heard and make decisions about your family's future, together.

With warmth, empathy and extensive family law experience, I’ll help you navigate the difficult conversations and find a way forward that works for your family.

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Your family. Your future.
Your decisions.

When a family relationship changes, it can be difficult to see beyond the conflict.

Mediation creates space for calmer conversations - helping you work through parenting, property, financial and other family matters without handing every decision over to a courtroom.

Because nobody understands your family better than you do.

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Meet Patricia

Professional expertise, personal understanding.

Hi, I’m Patricia - family dispute resolution specialist, former family lawyer, wife, mum and someone who understands firsthand just how deeply changes within a family can be felt. My approact to mediation brings togetehr professional expertise, lived experience and genuine empathy. I’m here to listen, help you navigate the difficult converstations and create a space where everyone can feel heard. Because to me, you’re never another family dispute.

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Family Mediation Services

An empowering mediation experience for families of all shapes and sizes across various types of matters, including children and parenting, grandparents, pet custody, and financial disputes.  

Family
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Gain a deeper understanding of your children’s needs and realign your co-parenting relationship by focusing on the direct experiences of your children.

Child Inclusive
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Practical support beyond mediation, including co-parenting calendars and guided new partner meetings, designed to bring more clarity, confidence and stability to family life.

Additional Services for
Co-Parents

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Learn how to navigate a family breakdown, get the most out of family mediation, and look after yourself and those you love through it all.

Family dispute
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Family Dispute Resolution is a mandatory step before family court proceedings.

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Serving the LGBTQI+ community

We are dedicated to providing compassionate family dispute resolution services that support and empower all family types, ensuring everyone feels valued and understood

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Is mediation right
for me? 

Mediation offers a compassionate, efficient alternative to litigation, empowering you to resolve family disputes through constructive dialogue

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Client Reviews

  • “Professional, approachable and incredibly helpful.”

    Patricia was great help to both my wife and I. She was able to resolve matters quickly and efficiently. Patricia is extremely professional, inviting and very easy to talk to. Her expertise was of great help.

  • “Exceptional support through a sensitive situation.”

    Patricia was wonderful during the whole mediation process between myself and my ex-husband, her communication has been exceptional and she has handled the sensitive situation we have with complete professionalism. My ex and I were able to come to an agreement about property settlement and I don’t have any hesitation in recommending Patricia.

  • "Calm guidance when we needed it most."

    Patricia at Families in Practice made a challenging time so much easier. Her calm, empathetic, and professional guidance helped us reach a fair resolution without conflict. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking respectful and thoughtful family mediation.

  • “Compassionate, organised and focused on solutions.”

    Families in Practice exceeded my expectations. Patricia was organised, compassionate and focused on helping us find practical solutions. I would highly recommend her to anyone navigating separation or parenting arrangements.

  • “Thorough, balanced and reassuring throughout.”

    Patricia is incredibly thorough and genuinely wants both people to reach a fair outcome. She took the time to explain the process, encouraged us to obtain independent legal advice and even helped us understand the questions we should be asking our lawyers. Her balanced, practical approach gave us confidence throughout the mediation process.

  • “Warm support from the very first conversation.”

    From the moment I spoke with Patricia, I felt at ease. She was warm, approachable and made me feel like I was talking to a friend. Her support and guidance made such a difference during a difficult time.

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