Family Mediation Blog, News & Articles
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Property Mediation Services Melbourne
Finding Solutions with Property Mediation Services in Melbourne We provide property mediation services in Melbourne to help separating couples find the best outcome for their
Parenting Arrangements
Experienced Mediators Helping with Parenting Arrangements A family dispute resolution practitioner can assist with negotiating parenting arrangements and make the process smoother. Our company employs

Children
There are things you can do to help your children adjust to separation & divorce. 1. Be on time Being late is inconsiderate to the

Help! My ex will not let me see my children. What can I do?
A client recently expressed his family law dilemma: “She won’t let me see my kids, what can I do? There are no parenting orders yet.

Parenting Plans
The following is a #ParentingPlan Checklist, I give this to clients to help them understand the many and varied issues that need to be discussed

5 Common Family Law Myths & Misconceptions
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

Must-Haves for Parenting Plans
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

Remote Access
#Bayside Mediation offers our interstate and overseas clients the opportunity to resolve their issues using #mediation. Using the latests in communication devices we offer Skype,

Why choose Family Law Mediation over a Solicitor?
If you are thinking of separating and wondering which path to take, here are a few things you might want to take into consideration. When

Who can Mediate in Family Law Disputes?
There are three avenues for mediating a Family Law dispute, a Family Law dispute is any disagreement between family members, most often this is separating

Financial
Financial Settlements Relationship breakdown is often traumatic. Not only do you have to deal with the emotional impact but at some point, you need to

5 reasons solicitors will recommend a ‘Not for Profit’ mediation service
Why would a solicitor recommend a client use a not-for-profit Family Law Mediation service instead of a private mediation service? It is a question that