by lawyer mediator podcast | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why lawyers sometimes recommend government funded Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services, despite long waitlists. While you wait (often two months or more), progress stalls, tensions rise and disputes can deepen. Lawyers may...
by lawyer mediator podcast | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, Dianne and Alina clarify that you’re not required by law to involve lawyers or barristers to participate in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) mediation. FDR practitioners are specially trained in family law and conflict resolution, focusing first and...
by lawyer mediator podcast | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, Dianne and Alina explore why starting with Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. Early mediation helps reduce conflict, supports healthier communication and keeps the process non adversarial, something even...
by lawyer mediator podcast | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many people assume lawyers decide if mediation is appropriate, but that’s not true. In this episode, Dianne and Alina explain that under the Family Law Act, only accredited Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioners can make that call. As impartial professionals...
by lawyer mediator podcast | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mediation is often unavoidable in separation and unless there are serious safety or practicality concerns. In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why you’ll likely need to engage in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) at some stage and how choosing mediation early can...
