FDSS - Family Dispute Support Services

A not for profit community organisation sharing knowledge, supporting & empowering whānau through their family separation journey ...

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💚 A big thank you to C for sharing this wonderful feedback! Amazing to hear how our Circle of Security course, delivered by Briar, has made such a positive difference for you and your children.

Thank you for trusting FDSS! 💙 https://t.co/3ryAGzA95j

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Family separation is a significant transition in the lives of many parents and children, and it needs to be handled carefully. For many whānau, separation is one of the hardest changes they will ever navigate, emotionally, practically, financially, and as parents.

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When the dispute changes but the conflict stays, understanding the pattern can create a different way forward. Learn how to support calmer, clearer co-parenting. 👉️ https://t.co/nCSG75ByjK

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🎉 We are officially launching a new FDSS service: Moving Beyond Conflict. 👉 https://t.co/OyzUQ5qpYn

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💙 Happy Father’s Day to all the AWESOME dads we deal with every day, and to all the dads out there, especially those doing it tough.

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A recent NZ High Court case highlights how prolonged parental conflict can contribute to a child resisting or refusing a parent — and why labels do not always tell the full story.

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Loyalty conflict can place enormous pressure on children after separation.

A child should never feel that loving one parent means betraying the other. Children need permission to love both parents without guilt, pressure or feeling they have to choose sides.

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Some days remind us exactly why we do this work. 💚

Less conflict. More cooperation.
Two homes. One team. 💚

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SELF-REPRESENTATION SUPPORT — NZ NATIONWIDE
Over a decade, we have supported thousands of parents across New Zealand with:
👨‍👩‍👧 Care of Children
🛡️ Family Violence
🏠 Relationship Property

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Self-Representation in the Family Court Goes Beyond Just Filling Out Forms

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Without even realising it, the Family Court process can slowly shift a parent’s focus from their children’s needs to defending themselves, proving their case and winning the fight.

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📣 NEW COSP WORKSHOP ADDED

Our previous Circle of Security Parenting™ workshop filled quickly, so we’ve added another online programme.

Limited spaces available – register through the FDSS website: https://t.co/PR7dcEt6v1

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🙏 Thanks for the amazing feedback, Tai! Yes, proudly, a “reality check” is part of what we do. We’ll be honest with whānau, help you see the situation from your child’s perspective, consider the perspectives of everyone involved, know what to expect, and make informed decisions.

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🙏 A big thank you to Mum “M” for the lovely feedback.

When she first came to us, she was stressed, confused, unable to afford a lawyer, and had been dragged through unnecessary litigation 😔 . It was taking a huge toll on her.

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Messages like this remind us why we do what we do. ❤️

If you're representing yourself or planning to represent yourself in the Family Court and need practical, structured support, find out more here: 👉 https://t.co/dXjuAvghCU

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Family separation changes a child's world. Let's not forget them. Let's make it easier for them. 💜

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Happy Mother’s Day whānau 💝

A special shout-out to the thousands of mums we’ve supported over the years. Stay strong, hang in there, and keep going — things can and do get better.

We’re backing you ❤️

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People come to us because we’re straight up. No fluff, no mucking around.
Yeah, we get it — conflict is hard. It’s not easy keeping kids out of it, and sometimes they get exposed without you even realising… but it can be done. We’ve been there and done that.

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Mediation: https://t.co/AKKgSourIn
Family Court Self-Representation Support: https://t.co/5bXIcChwLJ

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Did you know we’ve helped hundreds of parents across New Zealand resolve relationship property disputes — both in mediation and, when necessary, through the Family Court.