What is as 60I certificate?

What is as 60I certificate?

What is a Section 60I Certificate. It is a requirement under the Family Law Act 1975 that separating couples wanting to apply to the Court for a parenting order need to first indicate that a genuine effort to resolve the dispute by family dispute resolution has been attempted.

How long does a section 60I certificate last?

12 months
Will my Section 60I Certificate expire? Your Certificate will expire after 12 months. After this time, you will need to recommence the FDR process and seek another Certificate before filing parenting Orders.

How long is a mediation certificate valid for?

4 months
How long is my mediation certificate valid for? At the bottom of the mediation certificate, the mediator will add a date. It is valid for 4 months from that date.

How do I get a 60I certificate?

How can I obtain a Section 60I Certificate? In order to obtain the certificate, the parties must attend Family Dispute Resolution with an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner who is qualified to assist in resolving parenting disputes. This process may take place with the assistance of your Solicitor.

Can you refuse to go to mediation?

The mediator will usually want to see each of you on your own before any joint mediation sessions can take place. If you don’t respond or decline mediation without a good reason, you will usually have to explain why you declined mediation to the judge, if your case subsequently goes to court.

Can I have someone with me in mediation?

Can someone attend my MIAM with me? The Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is the first step in Family Mediation. This is an individual meeting usually just with you and the Mediator present. In some circumstances, your Family Mediator may be happy for you to bring a friend or relative to this meeting.