In this episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, our hosts tackle the complexities of intervention orders, a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of family law and relationships. Focusing on family violence intervention orders, they explore how these...
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Understanding the Definitions of Family & Domestic Violence
Season 2 of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar kicks off with a powerful and thought provoking discussion on family and domestic violence. In this new series, our hosts explore how family and domestic violence has evolved over the decades, recognising the many...
What is Grey Divorce?
This week on A Lawyer and Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula explore "Grey Divorce" separations that occur later in life. They discuss the unique challenges faced by older couples going through divorce, such as dividing long-term assets, navigating retirement...
Understanding Binding Financial Agreements (BFA)
This week on A Lawyer and Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula dive into the topic of Binding Financial Agreements (BFA). They discuss the importance of having a BFA in place to protect assets and ensure financial clarity in relationships. The hosts also...
Children and the Litigation Process
In this week's episode of A Lawyer and Mediator Walk into a Bar, we continue the conversation from last week’s episode, where we explored how children are included in the family mediation process. This week, we shift focus to the litigation side, examining how...
How Children are Included in Family Mediation
This week on A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula explore the sensitive topic of how children are included in the family law process. They discuss the ways in which children’s voices are heard, the importance of their wellbeing in legal...
60i Certificates in Family Law
This week on A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula delve into the significance of 60i certificates in family law. They’ll unpack the role these certificates play in the mediation process, particularly in disputes related to parenting arrangements,...
Another Perspective on Separation
In this week’s episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula, talk about the separation from two distinct perspectives. Paula breaks down the legal ins and outs, focusing on rights, responsibilities, while Dianne explores the emotional side of...
Why Disclosure and Discovery Matter in Family Law
In this week's episode of A Lawyer and Mediator Walk into a Bar, our hosts focus on the critical role of disclosure and discovery in the context of family separation and mediation. They discuss the importance of transparency when separating couples exchange financial...