About us

We help families move through disputes — privately, constructively, and without going to court.
The FDR Centre is New Zealand's specialist family dispute resolution service.
We help families, whānau, and individuals work through parenting arrangements, relationship property, elder care, trusts, wills, private wealth, and family conflict.
Our focus is simple: helping people reach practical outcomes they can move forward with.

What we do

We provide structured, private processes that help people work through difficult situations in a more constructive way — at their own pace and with the right level of support. Our services cover:

Parenting and Guardianship

Helping separated parents reach practical parenting arrangements.
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Relationship Property

Helping separating couples work through property and financial arrangements.
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Elder Care

Helping families navigate decisions about the care and wellbeing of older family members.
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Trusts, Wills, and Private Wealth

Helping families work through trust, wills, estates and inheritance disputes.
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Family and Relationship Conflict

Supporting individuals, families, and communities through conflict that doesn't fit a formal category.
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How we work

Every family and dispute is different. We take the time to understand your situation before recommending the most appropriate pathway forward.
From your first conversation, our case management team helps guide you through the process and connects you with the right practitioner for your circumstances.

Our commitment

We believe most disputes can be resolved without going to court — and that the process of resolution should be as constructive as possible for everyone involved.
That means treating
  • every situation with care and respect,
  • maintaining confidentiality throughout,
  • and focusing on outcomes that people can genuinely move forward with.

Part of The ADR Centre

The FDR Centre is part of The ADR Centre — one of New Zealand's most experienced and respected dispute resolution organisations.
The ADR Centre group includes the New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre (NZDRC), the Independent Complaint and Review Authority (ICRA), the New Zealand International Arbitration Centre (NZIAC) and the Building Disputes Tribunal (BDT).
This means our clients benefit from:
  • deep expertise in family and dispute resolution matters
  • a trusted network of highly experienced specialist practitioners
  • established and respected dispute resolution processes
  • and a shared commitment to resolving disputes constructively and outside of court.

Still not sure?

That's okay — we'll help you work it out.
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