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Your Solicitor is Also a Mediator – What Does This Mean for You
When you decide to move on from your relationship, you will find there are several options available to help you finalise your relationship, your child

S.A.M. (Solicitor Assisted Mediation)
Traditional #mediation involves just the clients and their #mediator and for the most part it works extremely well. However, from time to time, especially with

What does Family Dispute Resolution mean for you?
Family Dispute Resolution is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation), which is used in all levels of society to resolve conflict. Only using specialist

When Can Kids Have a Voice in Their Parents’ Separation
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

A Guide to What Children Understand About Divorce
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

10 Things You May Not Know About Bayside Mediation
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.

For The Kids: Family Dispute Resolution
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

“I’ve separated. When do I go to court?”
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

How Do We Tell The Kids?
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

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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