Experienced. Independent. Resolution focused. People centred.
Family Law Mediation SA works exclusively through referrals from solicitors, ensuring that parties have appropriate legal advice and support throughout the mediation process.
Our Mediators
Fiona Besir, Principal, FDRP, Mediator
“Experienced enough to understand the complexity. Approachable enough to have the conversation.”
Fiona Besir founded Family Law Mediation SA in 2017 and works exclusively in family dispute resolution and mediation.
A former family lawyer, Fiona brings extensive experience of the family law system together with an understanding of the emotional and practical challenges that separation can bring for families.
Fiona is consistently listed as Doyle’s Guide Preeminent Family Law Mediator in South Australia.
Her approach is calm, practical, child-focussed and compassionate with an emphasis on helping people remain in control of decisions affecting their families and futures.
Peter Heuzenroeder, FDRP, Mediator
“His approach is measured, thoughtful and practical.”
A former Registrar of the Family Court of Australia, Peter Heuzenroeder brings decades of experience in family law and mediation to his work with separating families. Peter understands that every family is different and works to create an environment where parties can engage constructively and work towards sensible and lasting outcomes.
Leading Family Law Mediators
With neutral Mediation rooms in Victoria Square, Adelaide, Family Law Mediation SA is a boutique mediation practice dedicated to helping families resolve disputes with experience, independence and a practical, human approach.
We understand that behind every family law dispute are real people, relationships and decisions that matter. Our role is to help parties work through those issues constructively and find a way forward.
Our Mediators bring decades of combined experience in family law and dispute resolution. Fiona Besir is recognised as a Preeminent Family Law Mediator in South Australia by Doyle’s Guide while Peter Heuzenroeder is recognised among the state’s Recommended Family Law Mediators.
Helping families resolve what matters.
Mediation isn't about winning or losing. It is about creating the space to understand the issues, consider the options and make informed decisions about what comes next. For families with children, it can also provide an opportunity to establish a more constructive way of communicating into the future.
Mediation services offered
Parenting - Practical arrangements for children and the future co-parenting relationship. Issue of Section 60i Certificate if applicable post Mediation.
Property & financial matters - Division of property, financial resources and other financial interests following separation.
Child support & maintenance - Facilitating constructive discussions about ongoing financial arrangements.
Other family law disputes - Where mediation provides opportunity to resolve issues without unnecessary escalation.