Divorce Counselling & Services
The decision on whether to end a relationship or to divorce can be difficult and the process can be lonely and painful. Our counsellors are there to support and guide you. We can assist you in making the decision of whether to move on or try to rebuild your relationship.
We are there to help you and your family through this transition and support you and your family as you move forward.
FAMSA has the following services for individuals, couples and Families (Whether you are considering divorce, in the process of divorce, or have divorced):
Divorce Services
Divorce Counselling
Divorce Mediation
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You and your spouse wish to divorce but don’t know how to go about it. -
You are already divorced but issues have arisen about the children which you need to discuss but can't because whenever you try to discuss things the two of you end up arguing and threatening one another. -
You can never have a decent discussion with your teenage child. -
You need to discuss things with your elderly parents but don’t know where to start. -
You and your partner were never married but need to discuss co-parenting now that you are splitting up - the new Children's Act requires that you formulate a parenting plan.
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what the problem is -
how each party sees it -
what is hindering a resolution -
what can help a resolution and what options they have and -
ultimately the resolution itself
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Parties get to communicate face to face with the help of a trained and experienced uninvolved mediator and the process of mediation itself promotes ongoing communication. -
The mediation process is emotionally less draining than litigation as the mediator tries to help the parties move towards a resolution of their conflict and structure a healthy way forward instead of each working through a lawyer to punish and hurt one another. -
The mediation process can be far less costly than the legal one and far more constructive as the parties can communicate openly and collaborate instead of each working separately through their respective lawyers.
Divorce Support Group
Healing from divorce is a process
Divorce support groups can help people with feelings of loss and failure.
People often feel alone when getting divorced and do not know where to turn. Many issues arise eg. how to deal with finances, children, a new status and sometimes stigma. People who are divorcing may struggle with low self esteem and isolation with many of their dreams shattered.
Please contact us to find out about possible support groups.
Parenting Plans
If you and your partner separate and the two of you have children, the law requires that you draw up a plan on how you are going to parent now that you are no longer together.
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It will help everyone involved to know exactly what their responsibilities and roles are in the ongoing Care, Contact & Upbringing of their Child/ren. -
A Parenting Plan can be Mediated by trained Social Workers, Religious Leaders, Legal Personnel & any other person who has been trained in Mediation. (Ref Children’s Act – Ref to Sec 34)
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A Parenting Plan does Not cover the Following:
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Asset negotiation -
Financial Matters (excl Maintenance) and Property negotiation.
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All Decisions must be made with the Best Interests of the Child/ren in mind. -
Parents primarily have Responsibilities toward their Child/ren rather than Rights to them. -
Children have the Right to fair & reasonable Care & Contact with both Parents throughout their upbringing -
Children have the right to their Basic Daily & Developmental Needs being met such as adequate food, shelter, health, education, love & care & all aspects related to psychological, emotional & physical well-being.
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It can be made as an Order of the Court -
It can be filed at the Family Advocate’s office -
It can be submitted to each party’s attorney