By Deborah Awyzio – nationally accredited mediator and registered family dispute resolution provider Mediation is not an extension of litigation The process of mediation is nearly the opposite of litigation. In litigation, parties delegate their decision making powers to a Judicial Officer, whereas the central theme in mediation is self-determination. Consequently parties come to a …
Since the mining boom, the number of FIFO workers in large mining states has grown significantly. This method of employing people from another state and flying them into remote areas for temporary work is increasingly popular. But what effect is it having on Australian families? Leaving your family for any extended period of time can …
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Save time, money and stress by seeking mediation for divorce and separation. New program shows impressive results for couples willing to negotiate. Many couples that decide to part ways believe the only way to legitimately settle their dispute is by going to court. The thinking that drives this belief is not only untrue; it can …
Separating from your partner is stressful, particularly when you have children together and own a house and other assets together. We recommend resolving the matter as quickly as possible through an approach that can assist in preventing parties from going to court. This process is called Family Dispute Resolution and is also known as Mediation. …
I’m separating from my partner, but don’t want to go to court. What is the alternative? Read More »
