Looking for Divorce, Separation & Mediation Services in Geelong
Navigating all your separation needs with care and competence
Navigate Separation with Confidence, Compassion & Control
At Assent Group, we empower Geelong residents to avoid costly court battles and stay in control of their own path forward, financially, emotionally, and for the well-being of their children.
As accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners and mediation specialists, we’ve helped thousands achieve fair, lasting resolutions in areas like parenting, property, estates, and separation coaching.
We’re proud to provide trusted mediation services Geelong, helping families resolve disputes respectfully, and offering tailored separation services Geelong and divorce services Geelong designed for lasting peace of mind.
Why Choose Assent Mediation
At Assent, we offer more than just mediation, we offer clarity, structure, and real solutions. Here’s what sets us apart:
We Care, You’re Not Just a File to Us
We’re not here to tick boxes; we’re here to help you achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Each practitioner manages a limited caseload to ensure you’re 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; we’re here to guide a constructive path to your goal of resolution.
Our experienced team offers family mediation Geelong, providing calm and impartial support to help you reach fair agreements efficiently.
Speak to a real person
You won’t be stuck in voicemail loops or waiting days for a response. When you reach out, you’ll speak directly with a knowledgeable team member, no call centres, no runaround. Real people ready to help with your divorce, separation & mediation services in Geelong.
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 won’t 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 who’s with you from start to finish.
Secure and Professional Systems
Your documents are stored in a 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.
Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there
Whatever brings you here, we know that walking toward your first consultation can be overwhelming, uncertain, or just plain scary. It’s not a place you aspired to be, and nobody prepares you for this.
At Assent, that’s never lost on us. We create a space where you feel safe, supported, and respected, despite the intense emotions. A space for you to come as you are, share your story, then begin rewriting your new one.
Here’s how we can help you
We assist individuals and couples jointly navigating separation.
Whether you're looking to reduce legal costs, resolve matters efficiently, or move forward with clarity and confidence, our private services provide a tailored, impartial, and supportive approach.
We offer expert mediation services Geelong and family mediation Geelong, supporting clients through:
Going through a separation and feeling overwhelmed by emotional or practical challenges?
Our tailored divorce services Geelong, and separation programs are here to support you. If your ex-partner has taken a legal path, we’ll help you understand the process, prepare effectively, and work alongside your legal representative, helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and reduced legal costs.
“Assent has saved you thousands in legal costs and provided you with a robust and fair process to negotiate and complete your financial settlement, that includes the use of quality independent legal advice”
CLIENT’S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
The Assent Difference
Tailored Approach
No two separations are alike. From experience, we know they each bring their own layers of complexity. That’s why we meet you where you are with a process designed around what matters most to you.
Safety First
Our team has dealt with hundreds of complex cases, including family violence and intervention orders. Through experience, we create a safe space and even up relationship dynamics so both parties can express themselves freely and safely.
Compassion
Assent Group balances compassion with objectivity, always listening to the concerns of both parties. We stand firm in our unbiased professional approach and demonstrate respect to everyone.
FAQs, Divorce, Separation & Mediation Services Geelong
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Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is an Australian mediation process, supported by the courts, where an accredited practitioner helps separating or separated couples resolve parenting, child support, and property disputes cooperatively, without immediately going to court.
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Yes. All mediators at Assent Group are accredited FDRPs and can issue the Certificate when a court application becomes necessary.
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We tailor packages to each matter. Generally, mediation services Geelong cost a fraction of court/legal fees, saving clients tens of thousands.
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Absolutely. With empathy and neutrality, we help craft practical, child-focused parenting plans and communication structures.
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Agreements reached in mediation can be formalised as Consent Orders or Binding Financial Agreements, providing legal certainty and enforceability.