You have to attend a FDR conference prior filling an application to the court. The court may refer parties to family counselling, mediation and other family services. FDR is a process which consists of a family dispute resolution practitioner (‘FDRP’) who is an independent party in the process and can assist you to resolve all your issues. However, there are exceptions such as family violence, abuse or urgency which do not apply to your case. A certificate must be obtained from a family dispute resolution practitioner and filed together with the initiating application, to show that you have made a genuine effort to resolve the dispute.
If you wish to proceed further, after the Federal Circuit Court has accepted the dispute resolution certificate, you can then apply for an interim order outlining both of your responsibilities which would be valid until final hearing.