INSIGHT MEDIATION
Family
Dispute Resolution
Insight Mediation offers mediation and family dispute resolution services to a broad client base across Sydney. We provide insightful and constructive ways to help parents reach agreements – minimising the stress and cost of legal proceedings.
Our mediation agreements can be turned into parenting plans, consent orders or binding contracts as required.
Why choose
Insight Mediation?
How we can help
Insight Mediation helps parents in conflict make decisions about their children’s needs.
With an experienced and impartial mediator that promotes a safe and supportive environment, your family will be better placed to reach agreements without having to go to court.
Our mediators are:
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Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
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Highly experienced at working with parents to resolve disputes
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Well networked with specialist lawyers, counsellors and psychologists.
Types of agreements
Examples of topics that can be discussed in mediation include:
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Living arrangements for children
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Holiday arrangements, birthdays and other special days
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Children's education and healthcare
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Decision-making and effective communication between parents
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Property and financial matters
Your legal obligations
People who wish to go to court to resolve child-related disputes are generally required to attend FDR first – and to make a genuine effort to resolve their disputes (some exceptions apply).
Lisa Cappe
Lisa Cappe is the co-founder of Insight Mediation. She is genuinely passionate about working with clients to minimise children’s exposure to prolonged conflict between parents.
Lisa is known for her open and engaging communication style and for her ability to empathise and understand her clients. She offers insightful and constructive ways to reach agreements for all types of parenting matters.
Lisa is a specialist in family mediation and has worked extensively in both private practice and at the Sydney City Family Relationship Centre. Lisa has previously worked as a lawyer and also in human resources, having practiced both in big-city law firms and community legal centres.
Qualifications and memberships
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Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
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Nationally Accredited Mediator
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Bachelor of Arts/Laws (Psychology)
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Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
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Admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of NSW
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Member of Resolution Institute
Our mediators
Lisa Cappe
Founder and Mediator
Kerry Gottlieb
Founder and Mediator
Kerry Gottlieb
Kerry Gottlieb is the co-founder of Insight Mediation. She is a highly experienced mediator specialising in parenting and also in property and financial matters. Her child-centred approach to dispute resolution is focussed on helping parents to maintain their parental alliance after separation so that families can move forward in a positive and constructive manner.
Kerry is a qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in Australia and South Africa. She has worked at leading law firms in both countries and has lectured at the University of New South Wales. Kerry’s experience as a lawyer means she is well placed to assist families to finalise property settlements as well as parenting arrangements
Qualifications and memberships
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Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
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Nationally Accredited Mediator
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Bachelor of Commerce/Laws
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Admitted as solicitor to the Supreme Court of NSW
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Collaborative Coach
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CDC Certified Divorce Coach
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Contact
For a confidential discussion about your mediation needs,
please call Lisa on 0413 027 279 or Kerry on 0401 730 471, or complete the enquiry form below.
Our mediation rooms are in Edgecliff, Sydney CBD and North Sydney.