Resolução de Disputas Familiares ou 'RDF', é um tipo de mediação. É uma forma de as pessoas tentarem resolver seus problemas de direito de família, incluindo acordos sobre filhos, sem recorrer aos Tribunais de Família.

Unless an exception applies, you must try Family Dispute Resolution (mediation) before you can go to the Family Courts about your children.

Domestic and family violence is an exception to trying Family Dispute Resolution, but sometimes going straight to court may not be the best option for you.

Some people prefer to try Family Dispute Resolution even if there’s been domestic or family violence. If you’re worried about your safety, steps can be taken to make Family Dispute Resolution safe.

Family Dispute Resolution is confidential and can be cheaper, faster and less stressful than going to the Family Courts. An independent mediator called a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner will help you try to reach an agreement. See what does the mediator do?