Family Dispute Resolution Centre - Expert Mediation & Arbitration

The Family Dispute Resolution Centre (FDR Centre) is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading specialist provider of family and relationship conflict resolution services. Since 2013, the Centre has been helping families navigate complex disputes through alternative dispute resolution processes, avoiding the stress, cost, and delays of court proceedings. The Centre offers comprehensive services across parenting and guardianship matters, relationship property disputes, trusts and estates conflicts, elder care mediation, and general family relationship disputes.

The Centre provides three main dispute resolution pathways: mediation for collaborative problem-solving where parties maintain control over outcomes; arbitration for expert binding decisions from experienced family law specialists; and arb-med, a hybrid process that combines the benefits of both approaches. All processes are confidential, faster than court proceedings, and designed to preserve ongoing relationships whilst achieving practical solutions. The Centre's experienced mediators and arbitrators specialise in family law, child development, and elder care dynamics, ensuring expert guidance throughout the resolution process.

As part of The ADR Centre group, the FDR Centre operates from modern facilities in Takapuna, Auckland, and serves clients nationwide. The Centre is particularly recognised for its mandatory Family Dispute Resolution mediation services, which separated parents must attempt before applying to the Family Court for parenting orders. The Centre also offers specialised services including Voice of the Child consultations, elder care mediation for ageing-related family conflicts, and comprehensive support for high-net-worth individuals with complex asset portfolios and business interests.