8. Alternative Dispute Resolution and Counselling

Q. Are counselling services available to assist me in my family law dispute?

A. The Family Court has counselling facilities. The focus of such counselling is usually not “reconciliation counselling” but rather counselling to assist the parties to resolve any difficulties they have with arrangements for the care of their children. The counselling sessions are confidential and what is said cannot be used later in Court to support a case. Children are not directly involved in the Court counselling process.