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Some helpful information to get you started or help you along the way in your legal journey.
WATCH: Why did you open the Mediation Centre?
The reason I opened a purpose-built Mediation Centre is because following Covid we are now moving back into the ability to having mediations in person.
WATCH: What is the difference between a lawyer and a mediator?
The lawyer can only give advice to one person whereas the mediator’s role by contrast is to be an independent person who facilitates the constructive
WATCH: How can I best prepare for mediation?
Certainly, preparation is key to constructive negotiation. Regardless of your legal issue, it is important to retain legal advice before you come to the mediation
WATCH: I want our children to feel seen and heard. Should they attend our mediation session?
Children shouldn’t be directly involved in the process. However, there are ways in which children’s voices can be taken into account and heard by their
WATCH: What does the court say about mediation?
The Court says that people should attend mediation in most circumstances prior to commencing a Court proceeding. People that are in Court proceedings are often
WATCH: If you have a lawyer present at mediation does it save you money?
There is a cost benefit in having a lawyer present at your mediation session because they have legal advice throughout the process and the settlement
WATCH: Do I need a lawyer to attend my mediation?
In short, you don’t need a lawyer to attend your mediation. However, we strongly suggest having one in the meeting with you as it provides
WATCH: Can I attend mediation over Zoom?
There are many practical ways that mediation can be facilitated. It’s not unusual for our team to arrange mediation sessions over Zoom or Microsoft Teams,
WATCH: What is mediation and how will it help my separation?
Put simply, mediation is the opportunity to have a safe and constructive negotiation facilitated by an independent person – the mediator. Family Lawyer & Mediator,
WATCH: Are our agreements in mediation legally binding?
One of the most common questions we are asked from parents who are looking to engage in mediation is: will our final agreement be legally
What is a 60I certificate and how do I get one?
In family law proceedings, it is a requirement in parenting matters that you obtain a 60I certificate before you commence proceedings. A Section 60I certificate
My partner has breached the order – Do I need to go to mediation?
There are certain circumstances where mediation is required and other circumstances where an exemption is possible. One of the circumstances where an exemption is possible