We support fathers through mediation, legal representation and advocacy, to ensure meaningful connections with their children
Strengthening families starts with addressing the needs of every family member as a whole
At One Dad at a Time, our mission is to rebuild and strengthen the bond between fathers and their children, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow with the love and support of both parents.
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Success StoriesEmpowering fathers: real stories of overcoming challenges and reuniting families
Reuniting After Years Apart
Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Client: Ahmed, a father of one.
Challenge: Ahmed’s relationship with his ex-partner had broken down, and he struggled to communicate effectively, leading to limited access to his child.
Solution: The organisation facilitated shuttle mediation, allowing both parents to communicate through a neutral party.
Outcome: Mediation resulted in a co-parenting agreement, and Ahmed now sees his daughter regularly without further legal disputes.
Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Client: Ahmed, a father of one.
Challenge: Ahmed’s relationship with his ex-partner had broken down, and he struggled to communicate effectively, leading to limited access to his child.
Solution: The organisation facilitated shuttle mediation, allowing both parents to communicate through a neutral party.
Outcome: Mediation resulted in a co-parenting agreement, and Ahmed now sees his daughter regularly without further legal disputes.

Overcoming Financial Barriers
Client: John, an unemployed single father.
Challenge: John couldn’t afford legal representation to fight for contact with his son, as his ex-partner opposed it.
Solution: After passing means testing, One Dad at a Time fully funded his legal case and connected him with a trusted lawyer.
Outcome: John won supervised visitation rights, which eventually progressed to unsupervised time with his son.
Client: John, an unemployed single father.
Challenge: John couldn’t afford legal representation to fight for contact with his son, as his ex-partner opposed it.
Solution: After passing means testing, One Dad at a Time fully funded his legal case and connected him with a trusted lawyer.
Outcome: John won supervised visitation rights, which eventually progressed to unsupervised time with his son.

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A Life-Changing Referral
Client: Michael, a father seeking guidance.
Challenge: Michael faced domestic violence allegations that complicated his case. He was unsure where to turn for help.
Solution: The organisation referred him to a specialised support group for falsely accused parents and a legal professional with experience in such cases.
Outcome: Michael’s name was cleared, and he was able to rebuild trust with his child through supervised visits arranged by the court.
Client: Michael, a father seeking guidance.
Challenge: Michael faced domestic violence allegations that complicated his case. He was unsure where to turn for help.
Solution: The organisation referred him to a specialised support group for falsely accused parents and a legal professional with experience in such cases.
Outcome: Michael’s name was cleared, and he was able to rebuild trust with his child through supervised visits arranged by the court.

Rebuilding Trust and Hope
Client: Samuel, a father of three.
Challenge: Samuel had lost touch with his children after years of being overseas. His ex-partner doubted his commitment and didn’t allow contact.
Solution: One Dad at a Time guided Samuel through the mediation process and helped him develop a parenting plan to rebuild trust with his ex-partner and children.
Outcome: Samuel now has regular video calls with his children and is working toward in-person visits.
