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Every episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, all in one place. Straight talk on separation, parenting, property and Family Dispute Resolution from Dianne Loveday and Paula Appelhans.
2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act – Family Violence
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Yes, You Can Mediate With a Family Violence Order in Place
10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May Not Tell You
Most Family Law Disputes Don’t End Up in Court
10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May Not Tell You
Discovery vs. Disclosure: What Do You Really Need?
10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May Not Tell You
Your Lawyer Works for You, Not the Other Way Around
10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May Not Tell You
Why Your Lawyer Might Suggest a Government Funded FDR Provider
10 Things You Need to Know But a Lawyer May Not Tell You
You Don’t Need Lawyers to Access FDR Mediation
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...
It’s Better for Everyone to try FDR Mediation before Bringing Lawyers into the Mix
10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May Not Tell You