Measuring the Impact: Family Dispute Resolution Delivers a $20-for-$1 Benefit in Victoria

In a world of tightening budgets and stretched legal systems, Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) has proven itself not just as a humane alternative to court - but as a financially smart one.

Recent 2025 data from Relationships Australia and national FDR services show that for every $1 invested in community-based FDR, there’s up to $20 in economic and social return.

This post explores what’s behind that number, how it applies here in Victoria, and what it means for families navigating separation in a fair, sustainable, and cost-effective way.