At Better not Bitter Pty Ltd we believe in positive divorce settlements for less cost, time and conflict.
We assist clients with financial settlements, parenting plans, spouse maintenance, child support and other practical issues.
Divorce is one of the most stressful periods a person can experience. Everyone needs a helping hand. We are experienced dealing with and helping clients through, challenging times.
Call us today and move forward positively to the next stage of your life.

A younger Paul Davies, our Managing Director, as featured in the Far Eastern Economic Review
Why use us?
- Melbourne's leading facilitation firm for divorce settlements
- We help our clients move forward better, not bitter
- Less cost - fixed and variable fees available depending upon seniority
- Less time - we work to our client's schedule not the courts
- Less conflict - we focus on on settlement, not litigation
- Family professionals who place children’s best interests first
- Facilitators who have managed financial settlements up to $250 million
- Qualified accountants for complex finances
- Mediators and collaborative professionals for conflict resolution
- Member of the International Association of Facilitators
- Melbourne’s leading divorce support network
Move forward positively
Our facilitation services help clients resolve differences without the chaos and financial expense which accompanies a drawn-out legal process.
It is in the interest of couples to work through issues rather than litigate.
Long term conflict, lack of communication, lack of trust and lack of understanding are very common barriers to an earlier settlement. Our process is designed to overcome these problems.
We believe in:
- Early determination of issues
- Planning for steps to be taken
- Interest based discussions
- Clarity of facts, wants and needs
- Understanding the big picture and priorities
- Identifying and analysing options
- Realistic solutions
- Implementation of agreements
We eliminate surprises and misunderstandings.
We work to our client's time line, not the courts.
We do not avoid conflict but manage our client's way through it.
We believe in positive outcomes.
Testimonials
“I have known Paul for about 3 years. He helped me during a difficult time and some very low moments and I am very grateful. I believe I am now “better not bitter” and very pleased to recommend him and his firm” (Paul)
“Thank you for being my mediator, you were so helpful and supportive during a difficult time. I appreciate your professionalism and the care you took during the mediation. I found you to be very calming, and great personality, and would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking mediation. I not only saw you as my mediator but a person I trusted. I will treasure that.” (Varsha)
“I found Michelle to be totally professional and empathetic during the mediation. Her ability to focus on the best outcome for all parties is the only reason the mediation ended successfully” (Michelle)
Our services: |
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Divorce Issues |
Facilitating Settlements |
Alt Dispute Resolution |
Divorce Accounting |
Free Support Group |
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Financial settlement | Planning | Negotiation | Financial statement | Socials | |
Parenting plan | Facts & analysis | Facilitation | Projections | Local coffee catch-ups | |
Spousal maintenance | Interest based discussions | Mediation | Forensic accounting | Seminars & workshops | |
Child support | Options | Collaboration | Financial analysis | Divorce resources guide | |
Other practical issues | Positive settlements | Early neutral evaluation | Other finance issues | Divorce resources directory |
Meeting locations by appointment:
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Melbourne municipalities
Melbourne suburbs
Our local support network based on member locations: |
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Municipalities |
Major Suburbs |
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Banyule | Bundoora | Greensborough | Heidelberg | Ivanhoe | Rosanna |
Bayside | Beaumaris | Brighton | Cheltenham | Hampton | Sandringham |
Boroondara | Balwyn | Camberwell | Glen Iris | Hawthorn | Kew |
Brimbank | Deer Park | Keilor | St Albans | Sunshine | Taylors Lakes |
Cardinia | Officer | Pakenham | |||
Casey | Berwick | Cranbourne | Endeavour Hills | Narre Warren | |
Darebin | Bundoora | Northcote | Preston | Reservoir | Thornbury |
Frankston | Carrum Downs | Frankston | Langwarrin | Seaford | |
Greater Geelong | Geelong | Ocean Grove | |||
Glen Eira | Bentleigh | Carnegie | Caulfield | Elsternwick | Ormond |
Greater Dandenong | Dandenong | Keysborough | Noble Park | Springvale | |
Hobsons Bay | Altona | Newport | Williamstown | ||
Hume | Broadmeadows | Craigieburn | Sunbury | ||
Kingston | Dingley | Mentone | Moorabbin | Moordialloc | Oakleigh |
Knox | Bayswater | Ferntree Gully | Rowville | Wantirna | |
Manningham | Bulleen | Doncaster | Templestowe | ||
Maribyrnong | Footscray | Yarraville | |||
Maroondah | Bayswater | Croydon | Ringwood | ||
Melbourne | CBD | Docklands | Southbank | ||
Melton | Caroline Springs | Melton | |||
Monash | Chadstone | Glen Waverley | Mulgrave | Clayton | Mount Waverley |
Moonee Valley | Ascot Vale | Avondale Heights | Essendon | Flemington | Moonee Ponds |
Moreland | Brunswick | Coburg | Fawkner | Glenroy | Pascoe Vale |
Mornington Peninsula | Hastings | Mornington | Mount Eliza | Rosebud | |
Nillumbik | Diamond Creek | Doreen | Eltham | ||
Port Phillip | Balaclava | Elwood | Port Melbourne | South Melbourne | St Kilda |
Stonnington | Armadale | Glen Iris | Malvern | Prahran | South Yarra |
Whitehorse | Balwyn | Blackburn | Box Hill | Burwood | Vermont |
Whittlesea | Epping | Mill Park | South Morang | Thomastown | Whittlesea |
Wyndham | Point Cook | Tarneit | Werribee | Wyndham Vale | |
Yarra | Carlton | Clifton Hill | Collingwood | Fitzroy | Richmond |
Yarra Ranges | Healesville | Lilydale |