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Support Children Through Separation & Divorce (Part 2) — Practical Guidance for Parents

by lawyer mediator podcast | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

Part 2 of a three-part series: Bayside Mediation Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Mediator Alina Kleiman explain how to support children through separation and divorce. Practical guidance for parents and caregivers on communicating with kids, managing...

How to Support Children During Separation & Divorce (Part 1) — Practical Steps for Parents

by lawyer mediator podcast | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Part 1 of a three-part series: Bayside Mediation Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and mediator Alina Kleiman explain how to support children during separation and divorce. Hear practical guidance for parents and carers on talking with kids, emotional support, and...

Family Dispute Resolution: Private vs Government-Funded Mediation — Confidentiality, Neutrality & Choosing the Right Path (Australia)

by lawyer mediator podcast | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Hosts Dianne Loveday (mediator) and Paula Appelhans (family lawyer) unpack the practical differences between private mediation and government-funded Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in Australia. Hear how confidentiality, neutrality and court-use of session content...

2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act – Pets

by lawyer mediator podcast | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Paula’s still in Tonga, and this week’s episode is for the animal lovers. 🐾 With recent changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, companion animals, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, and beyond are getting new legal recognition in separation. Paula and Dianne unpack...

2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act – Disclosure

by lawyer mediator podcast | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

In this episode, Paula dials in from Tonga, where she’s currently on secondment helping to establish a new family law service. She and Dianne explore the latest changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, with a focus on one of the most significant updates: the formal...
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