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As a mediator I often get asked “How can you tell if people will be able to reach agreement?’ It’s a question I’ve been pondering all the 20+ years I’ve worked in the family law...

Saying “separation is hard” is one of life’s great understatements. As a family law mediator I regularly hear clients express surprise about the complexity and unpredictability...

Feeling nervous about a parenting mediation? Not sure what you need to do to prepare? Here are some tips for getting yourself ready.   Look at the big picture for a moment A...

If you’ve reached an agreement about your financial separation you might be asking yourself “How do I make sure this is really finished?” And that’s an important question to ask...

When Australia went into Covid-19 lockdown and family dispute resolution jumped into the world of video mediation services many practitioners found themselves asking ‘Will it be...

For some people the prospect of attending family dispute resolution (or mediation) is very daunting because they are worried about being in the same room as the other person....

In the wake of a separation it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that need to be made - especially about finances and children’s care arrangements. Taking one step...

When people first contact me they often say they have heard they need a ‘mediation certificate’ or a ‘section 60I certificate’, but they’re not really sure what it is.   The...

Negotiating a fair property settlement can be a tricky business. You’ll be balancing the need to look after your own interests, with the equally important goal of maintaining an...