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Some helpful information to get you started or help you along the way in your legal journey.
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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
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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
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Is a shuttle mediation effective to resolve family law matters?
In days gone by mediations used to occur in one big boardroom with a mediator down one end and each party and their lawyer on
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Mediation and family violence
Do you have to attend mediation if there is a protection order in place? This is a question we are often asked because parties feel
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Are you ready for mediation? When is the best time to mediate.
When you separate from your partner, it might be that you are keen to get into a mediation as soon as possible to try and
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What is the process to arrange a mediation?
The process involved in arranging a mediation will very much depend upon whether you have a lawyer assisting you or not. It is not a
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What is the role of a mediator?
When you have decided that mediation is appropriate for your matter and you have prepared and are ready to attend at mediation, it is important
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How do I prepare for mediation?
Regardless of whether your dispute is a property dispute or parenting dispute, or both, it is important that you take steps to prepare for your
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Do I need to bring a lawyer to mediation?
There are different types of mediation and not all of them require a lawyer to attend. In some circumstances, however, it may be helpful for
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What happens at mediation?
When you and the other party agree to attend mediation there are a number of processes which remain the same regardless of which mediator or
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Do I have to go to mediation? What are the exemptions?
Attending mediation or family dispute resolution is compulsory for parents seeking to commence proceedings before the Family Court of Australia or Federal Circuit Court of
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Are mediation agreements binding?
When you attend at mediation and reach an agreement, the mediator will ask you to document the agreement you have reached. There are a number