A Peaceful Alternative to a Costly Court Battle.
Assisting people with Mediation & Family Dispute Resolution across the Atherton Tablelands & Cairns Region. Marie Giannenas helps you reach fair, confidential agreements so you can move forward.
Assisting people with Mediation & Family Dispute Resolution across the Atherton Tablelands & Cairns Region. Marie Giannenas helps you reach fair, confidential agreements so you can move forward.
When Conflict Takes Over, It’s Hard to Know Where to Turn.
Separation and family disagreements are incredibly exhausting. Whether you are trying to sort out parenting arrangements or figure out how to divide your assets, the emotional and financial strain can quickly feel overwhelming.
Right now, you might be feeling:
Stressed about the cost:
Worried that thousands of dollars will be swallowed up by a lengthy legal battle.
Anxious for your kids:
Wanting to protect your children from the conflict but unsure how to create a stable plan for their future.
Stuck in the middle:
Feeling like communication has completely broken down and you’re going around in circles.
Stuck on financial decisions:
Struggling to find common ground on how to fairly divide property, superannuation, and debts without going to war.
Overwhelmed by the system:
Frustrated by legal jargon and fearing that a judge, a stranger who doesn't know your family, will make the choices for you
You don't have to navigate this alone, and you don’t have to go to court.
There is a calmer, more respectful way forward.
As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Marie provides a calm, confidential, and structured space right here in the Tablelands and Cairns region. Together, we focus on cutting through the noise to find practical, fair solutions so you can finally breathe easier and move forward.
How Marie Can Help You Rebuild and Move Forward
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Navigating life after separation requires clear routines and workable schedules for your children. As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Marie helps parents, grandparents, and guardians transition into a functional co-parenting relationship. Together, we draft practical, child-focused co-parenting plans that reduce future friction.
Marie can help you resolve:
Daily care routines and weekly co-parenting schedules.
Schooling, healthcare, and major long-term lifestyle decisions.
Holiday, Christmas, and special occasion rosters.
Boundaries and agreements for healthy, effective co-parenting communication.
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Dividing what you own and what you owe does not have to happen in front of a Judge. Marie guides you through a structured, transparent process to identify and divide your asset pool fairly. This pathway allows you to protect your hard-earned wealth from being swallowed up by legal fees, ensuring both parties can establish a secure, independent financial future.
Marie can help you resolve:
The future of the family home and investment properties.
Superannuation splits and retirement savings.
Business interests, corporate structures, and cash assets.
Fair distribution of joint debts and liabilities.
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For most separating couples, financial decisions and co-parenting arrangements are deeply connected. Marie offers an all-in-one mediation pathway that addresses both areas systematically.
Since every family situation is unique, the timeline is completely flexible. Depending on the complexity of your assets and the dynamics of your co-parenting relationship, some matters can be successfully resolved in a single, comprehensive day, while others naturally benefit from being spaced out over multiple sessions. We pace the process to match your specific needs, ensuring you have the time and clarity to build a sustainable agreement.
Your Path to Resolution in 3 Simple Steps
STEP 1: The Individual Intake Session
Every mediation process begins with a private conversation. Marie speaks with each party individually to understand the unique history of your situation, identify the core issues, and ensure that mediation is the safe and appropriate pathway for your family.
STEP 2: The Mediation Sessions
Once the intake process is complete, you can schedule your structured mediation sessions. Whether your matter requires a single, comprehensive day or is better suited to being paced across multiple sessions, Marie facilitates a calm, confidential environment focused entirely on constructive communication and fair negotiation.
STEP 3: The Agreement & Next Steps
When you reach common ground, the agreed-upon outcomes are documented. Whether it is a child-focused co-parenting plan or a property settlement framework, you will leave with a clear, written blueprint. This document can then be taken to your legal representatives to be formalised into legally binding consent orders if you choose.
Why Choose Mediation?
A Smarter, Calmer Alternative to Court
Many people assume the family court system is the only way to finalise a separation, but mediation offers a far more supportive and efficient path.
You Keep Control
In court, a judge makes the final decisions about your children and money. In mediation, you and your former partner retain total control over the outcomes.Saves Time and Money
Court battles can drag on for years and cost tens of thousands of dollars. Mediation focuses on reaching agreements in a fraction of the time and cost.Completely Confidential
Unlike court proceedings, everything discussed in mediation is entirely private and confidential.Protects Relationships
Mediation reduces hostility, helping you preserve a functional co-parenting relationship for the sake of your children.Ready to Find a Way Forward?
You do not have to navigate this stressful transition alone. We are here to help you clear the hurdles and reach a fair, calm resolution for your property and your family.
