Property Settlement Mediation

Property settlement disputes represent some of the most emotionally charged and financially complex matters in family law.

As separation and divorce cases increasingly involve sophisticated asset structures, international holdings, and blended family dynamics, practitioners need specialised skills that go far beyond traditional mediation training.

Our comprehensive Property Settlement Mediation program is a professional development program designed to address the growing complexity of family property disputes in today’s evolving legal landscape.

This program bridges the gap between general mediation skills and the specialised expertise required for effective property settlement resolution.

$2,500

Including all learning materials

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How long does this program take?

Successful completion will depend on your current skills, knowledge, and the time you have available to study. 

We offer all students two years to complete any program within the institute so you can study at your own pace. 

Does this program have formal entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements to this program as it is non-accredited.

This program can count towards your CPD hours as required by the Attorney General’s Department.

What units will I study?

Module 1: Foundations of Property Settlement Law

  • Understanding the Family Law Act 1975 provisions
  • Four-step process for property settlements
  • Contributions vs. future needs analysis
  • Recent case law and precedents
  • Superannuation splitting fundamentals

Module 2: Mediation Techniques for Property Disputes

  • Interest-based negotiation strategies
  • Managing high-conflict personalities
  • Dealing with power imbalances
  • Cultural sensitivity in family mediation
  • Child-focused approaches to property division

Module 3: Financial Assessment and Valuation

  • Asset identification and valuation methods
  • Business valuation in family contexts
  • Debt allocation strategies
  • Tax implications of property transfers
  • Working with financial experts and valuers

Module 4: Complex Property Scenarios

  • Blended families and step-children considerations
  • International assets and jurisdictional issues
  • Family trusts and corporate structures
  • Agricultural properties and family businesses
  • Cryptocurrency and modern digital assets

Module 5: Practical Mediation Skills

  • Structuring property settlement conferences
  • Documentation and agreement drafting
  • Managing emotional dynamics
  • Collaborative law integration
  • Post-agreement implementation support
Do I need to be an FDRP to do this program?

No, you do not need to be a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. 
This program is designed to give you an introduction into the skills and knowledge required to deliver property settlement mediation. 

What do I get upon completion?

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion which will outline the topics covered.

This Certificate should be stored for 3 years as proof of undertaking ongoing professional development. 

What payment plans are available?

Our standard payment plan for this program is:

  • Deposit – $1,500
  • plus 2 x monthly instalments – $500

We can arrange custom payment plans if required. 

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