Family Mediation Blog, News & Articles
Our family mediation blog shares practical insights, news, and expert articles to help you stay informed while you navigate all aspects of separation and divorce, parenting plans, child-focused and child-inclusive mediation, Section 60I certificates, financial mediation, family dispute resolution and more.
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Resolving Family Disputes With Empowerment And Respect: The Bayside Mediation Way
Separate Smarter with Bayside Mediation –Providing Expert Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation Services in Melbourne and Victoria for Property, Parental, and Child Custody Disputes. Family
Can you mediate with an IVO in place?
You’re in a relationship where there is a history of Family Violence and you are not sure if you should mediate or not. Your safety
Putting Children First: Empowering Their Voices in Family Law Mediation
Discover the Power of Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) and Court Child Experts (CCE) at Bayside Mediation Family Group Conferencing (FGC) is a unique and effective
Children and Separation: Navigating a Path to Emotional Well-being
Understanding the Impact of Separation on Children and the Role of Family Law Mediation Introduction Divorce and Separation are life changing events that can affect
Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty in Separation
Finding Certainty Through Family Law Mediation A relationship’s end is frequently a difficult and painful process. The feelings that come with parting ways can be
Shuttle Mediation
IVO’s and other reasons not to sit in the same room Shuttle #mediation offers clients the opportunity to #mediate without having to sit in the same
Is Mediation the Best Way to Separate? Exploring the Benefits of FDR Mediation
Is Mediation effective for separation? When a couple decide to end their relationship, they frequently picture a protracted and contentious legal battle in court.
Why Choose Bayside Mediation: Family Dispute Resolution in Melbourne’s Bayside
Bayside Mediation is a private family mediation practice in Highett, Melbourne, founded in March 2013 by Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioner Dianne Loveday. When it
3 Steps to a Stress-Free Shared Care Christmas Day
Make Christmas easier for your children with 3 simple steps for planning shared care, staying organised, and keeping conflict low. A supportive guide for separated parents during the holiday season.
Child Focused Mediation – A Positive Alternative to Lawyers
Child Focused Mediation at Bayside Mediation ensures children’s voices are heard during separation. Our trained mediators help families create safe, balanced parenting agreements that prioritise wellbeing, strengthen parent–child relationships, and provide lasting outcomes without costly court battles.
Understanding Section 60I Certificates: A Guide for Separating Parents
Section 60I certificates play a crucial role in Australian family law, particularly for parents seeking court intervention in parenting matters. This page explains the reasoning
The Purpose of the Intake Interview
In Australia, FDR mediation is becoming a common alternative to traditional court proceedings or the use of lawyers to resolve family law disputes. A crucial