Section 60i Certificates

We can issue s60i Certificates if you need to go to the family court and obtain a Parenting Order.

Issue of Section 60i Certificate

Where mediation is assessed as unsuitable, or you can’t reach a parenting agreement at mediation, you’ll need an S60i Certificate from an authorised Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – so that you can make an application to the family court for a Parenting Order.

At our discretion, we can issue an S60i Certificate.

Your certificate will state one of the following reasons as to why your dispute could not proceed or did not settle.

  • The other party did not attend
  • Both parties attended and made a genuine effort to resolve the dispute
  • Both parties attended, but one or both of you did not make a genuine effort to resolve the dispute
  • The FDRP/Mediator decided your case was not appropriate for Family Dispute Resolution or
  • The FDRP/Mediator decided it was not appropriate to continue partway through the family dispute resolution process

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How long is a s60i certificate valid for?

The validity of a S60i Certificate in Family Law depends on the specific circumstances and the reasons for which it was issued. In general, a S60i Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued by the Family Court of Australia.

However, in certain cases, the certificate may be valid for a shorter period of time, such as if the urgency of the matter requires a quicker resolution. In such cases, the validity period of the certificate may be for a period of up to 6 months.

It is important to note that a S60i Certificate does not guarantee that a person will be exempt from attending a family dispute resolution conference for the entire validity period. The court may require the person to attend a conference at any time if circumstances change, or if it is deemed appropriate.

What are s60i certificate exemptions?

S60i Certificate Exemptions in Family Law refer to a specific certificate issued by the Family Court of Australia, which exempts a person from attending a family dispute resolution conference. The exemptions are granted when it is deemed inappropriate for the person to participate in such a conference.

The exemptions are based on the provisions of Section 60i of the Family Law Act 1975 and include the following:

  1. Domestic violence: Where a person has suffered domestic violence or is at risk of domestic violence, they may be exempt from attending a family dispute resolution conference.
  2. Child abuse: Where a child has suffered abuse or is at risk of abuse, a person may be exempt from attending a family dispute resolution conference.
  3. Mental health: Where a person has a mental health condition that would prevent them from participating in a family dispute resolution conference, they may be exempt.
  4. Geographical location: Where a person lives too far from the family dispute resolution conference location, they may be exempt from attending.
  5. Financial hardship: Where a person cannot afford to attend a family dispute resolution conference, they may be exempt.
  6. Unavailability of dispute resolution services: Where no family dispute resolution services are available in the area, a person may be exempt from attending a conference.
  7. Urgency: Where there is a pressing need for the family law dispute to be resolved, a person may be exempt from attending a family dispute resolution conference.

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