Workshop: Property and Financial Matters in Family Dispute Resolution Practice

This course will help to strengthen and develop your existing knowledge and skills with property and financial matters within FDR. It will also provide the opportunity to enhance your confidence through the practical application of skills in activities and role plays.

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) holds specialised expertise in the field of FDR in property and financial matters, with over 30 years’ experience supporting families and 20 years’ experience providing professional training in this area.

Key topics:

• legal principles
• assessment of suitability
• preparation for property FDR
• structured FDR process
• property agreements
• working with other professionals.

Outcomes

Participants will enhance their:

• understanding of how to work as an FDRP with property and financial matters within the family law context
• knowledge of the complexities of property and financial matters for FDR practice
• skills for working with property and financial matters in FDR.

Ideal for

• Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners.

About the presenters

Natasha Belmont is the Program Leader FDR and Mediation Training at RAV. She holds tertiary qualifications in law and psychology and is an experienced FDRP and child consultant. Natasha coordinates RAV’s Graduate Diploma of FDR, Mediation Training Short Course, and delivers training for external organisations. She is also an expert member of the Independent Office of School Dispute Resolution with the Victorian Department of Education and Training.

Wendy Gaddie is a Trainer and Assessor at RAV. She holds tertiary qualifications in law and psychology, and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and FDRP. Wendy has practised as a Family Lawyer and has also worked as an academic researcher in the area of dispute resolution. Wendy is a facilitator and coach for RAV’s Graduate Diploma of FDR and Mediation Training Short Course.