4 questions to ask yourself before becoming a divorce mediator
Becoming a divorce mediator is a noble undertaking but something that you should think carefully about as a career choice. On paper, helping disputing parties come to an agreement can...
What traits does a divorce mediator need to have?
If you are thinking about engaging divorce mediation for the first time, it’s understandable that you would want to know more about the actual practitioner who facilitates the process; the...
How to survive your first day of divorce mediation
If you have scheduled your first divorce mediation session with your ex-spouse, then it is understandable that you would be feeling a mixture of nervousness and apprehension. You don’t know...
3 Common Mediation Myths
Family law mediation is a sometimes-complicated process and therefore there are lots of myths and misconceptions about it. Lots of people simply have no idea what the true nature of...
Intercultural mediation: What does it involve?
In an increasingly multicultural world, intercultural mediation is fast becoming an essential service in legal firms. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Definition Also known as...
How to know if mediation is right for you
There are lots of difficult decisions that result from the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship. These decisions are made more difficult when issues like infidelity or some other...
How mediation can help with property settlement disputes
A property settlement dispute occurs when a separating couple cannot agree upon how to best arrange the division of assets, resources and liabilities. Mediation is often used to help couples...
How to ensure your mediation is successful
While the process of mediation and dispute resolution is chiefly handled by your family law mediator, this does not mean you can’t help the process along in your own way....
Understanding different mediation styles
‘Mediation’ is a bit of a catch-all term, at its core it’s an interactive process in which a neutral mediator works together with parties to negotiate and settle outside of...
What happens if mediation fails
Compromise is an art form, a difficult balancing act in making each side believe they got the most out of negotiation, although it’s rare for everyone to get exactly what...