Family dispute resolution (FDR) refers to a process in which an independent third party called a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) helps people to identify the issues in dispute and explore options for resolving them. 

FDR may be mandatory for some families under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), and FDRP's should be registered with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department.

We have compiled five common Family Dispute Resolution terms that are often used during the process and what they mean.

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