Family Procedure Rules

FPR Part 3: Non-court Dispute Resolution

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Part 3 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 covers non-court dispute resolution — encouraging parties to resolve family disputes outside of court where appropriate, including mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

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Encourages families to try to sort out disagreements without going to court, such as through mediation, before starting court proceedings.

Published4 September 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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