Why Choose Us
Trusted, Accredited Professionals
Tailored Support, Not A Triage Service
Real People Who Truly Care
Clear Pathways To Lasting Outcomes
At Assent, we help you find solutions that are supportive, safe and tailored to your needs.
Because if youโve already found yourself in the back and forth of lawyer letters or the inside of a courtroom, youโll know that the process can be extremely costly and reduced to ticking boxes, fixed methods and emotionless paperwork.
But in reality, there are so many more layers, emotions and complexities to your situation and no two separations will look exactly the same.
At Assent, we recognise this. Through a tailored, compassionate and respectful process, we keep the decision making in your hands rather than the court deciding for you.
We know, right now it may be hard to see past the struggles, mess and emotions. Hard to see the opportunity on the other side and make room for rewriting, relearning and redefining.
But weโve helped thousands of couples work through their separation, ranging from amicable situations to highly complex and conflictual and find the opportunity waiting for them on the other side.
And thereโs opportunity waiting for you, too.
Weโd love to help you find it.
Trusted. Accredited. Recognised.
You can feel confident youโre in safe hands. Every Assent Group practitioner is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Attorney-Generalโs Department and holds professional accreditation with leading industry bodies, including:
Family Dispute Resolution Register - Attorney-Generalโs Department
AIFLAM (Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators)
VADR (Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution)
This ensures our clients receive guidance that meets the highest national standards of training, ethics, and professional practice.
At Assent, we offer more than just mediation, we offer clarity, structure, and real solutions.
Hereโs what sets us apart:
We Care, Youโre Not Just a File to Us
Weโre not here to tick boxes, weโre here to help you achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Each practitioner manages a limited caseload to ensure youโre not left waiting weeks or months between sessions.
Qualified and Experienced
All practitioners have years of experience in both parenting and financial matters - not just parenting.
Our mediators are trained to manage conflict, restore balance and keep your matter on track, even when emotions run high.
We're not here to be a mouthpiece for each side - weโre here to guide a constructive path to your goal of resolution.
Speak to a real person
You wonโt be stuck in voicemail loops or waiting days for a response. When you reach out, youโll speak directly with a knowledgeable team member - no call centres, no runaround. Real people ready to help.
Getting it right the first time
Our pathways support you through to a formalised, legally enforceable agreement, saving you time and stress.
We focus on getting it right the first time, with a clear considered process and steady progress.
Legally Informed, Cost-Saving
We stay up to date with changes to Family Law (including recent updates as at May and June 2025).
We help clients save thousands in legal fees and avoid the drawn-out back-and-forth that can come with lawyer-led negotiations.
Not a Triage Service
At Assent, you wonโt be passed from one person to the next. All of our team members are employed, trained in the Assent approach, and committed to delivering a consistent, high-quality service.
Unlike services that simply allocate work to external contractors who share a website, we offer a personalised and connected experience with a dedicated team member whoโs with you from start to finish.
Secure and Professional Systems
Your documents are stored in a sophisticated, secure digital environment - not on personal laptops or email threads.
Confidentiality, compliance, and data security are non-negotiable.
Keeping the Future in Mind
We understand that separation doesn't end when the paperwork does. Our approach helps preserve the foundation for future shared moments, graduations, birthdays, weddings, and beyond, by keeping the process respectful, constructive, and focused on outcomes.
What we stand for
Objectivity
We always choose objectivity over prejudice, demonstrating respect to everyone and standing firm in our unbiased approach
Safety
Emotional and physical safety is first and foremost. We create an environment where both parties are free to express their concerns.
Opportunity
We strive to instil hope in the people we work with. Not just hope for a good outcome but hope for a new beginning.
Adaptable
We take a tailored approach, as no two situations look exactly the same. Every case is different and conflict can be complex, deep and personal.
Integrity
Our team are trustworthy, highly skilled and reliable, always following through on what we say weโll do.