Divorce can be hard on anyone. While you and your partner might know or at least see the underlying reasons for why you have come to this point in life, it is not always easy to convey such multi-layered reasons and answer all the questions your children might have. Bayside Mediation prides itself on being […]
When having a friend with you, helps: Often #mediations can be stressful times in your life, to help alleviate any anxiety and if both parties are in agreeance a support person can accompany you to your joint #mediation session. Both parties must agree however and if your former partner does not want support people at […]
It is essential that you outline your agreed-upon living arrangements, as well as your commitments regarding access arrangements, holidays, and vacations. Here’s a list of the must-haves you’ll want to include: A basic residential schedule A regular visitation schedule A projected schedule for parenting time over the holidays A projected schedule for parenting time on birthdays Visitation transportation […]
Here are the six most common unintended mistakes made by well-intentioned parents: Telling your kids you still love each other If you’ve ever been told “I love you, but I’m not in love with you,” you know how hard it can be to grasp the distinction. Degrees of love are abstract; they’re confusing to young kids and […]
by Ruth Whisker Unlike what you see on television or read about in gossip magazines about celebrities separating in the United States of America, in Australia divorce, property settlement and arrangements for children involve completely different court applications. An application for divorce in Australia won’t resolve any questions about who gets to keep the matrimonial […]
There was a time when you couldn’t get enough of each other. You were lovers and best friends forever. You moved in together and had a couple of kids. Soon there was another bundle on the way. You got a dog and some goldfish. The renovations started and then somehow it all went wrong. Suspicion […]
Myth #1: “We were married so we should split everything 50/50”? This is probably the most common family law myth we hear. There is no rule or requirement that any separation, any married or de-facto, has to result in a 50/50 division. In determining any split, the Family Court will consider: the financial contributions each […]
1/ We have our own consulting rooms, purpose-built for mediation. This means we don’t charge extra to hire rooms that don’t always accommodate mediation needs. We also have the additional convenience of a coffee shop downstairs. 2/ Between us, George Filipowicz and myself, we have over 30 years of experience working as Mediators; We have […]
Separation represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child’s world — and from his perspective, a loss of family. When told of the news, many children feel sad, angry, and anxious, and have a hard time grasping how their lives will change. The age at which a child’s parents divorce also has an […]
It is a question that is often asked and there is no definitive answer, as this article by Mondaq points out. Children’s rights and well-being are the paramount concern of the Family Court, if your matter goes that far. However, the vast majority of access arrangements are organised outside the jurisdiction of the court. It […]
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