In this week's episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula discuss the roadblocks their clients face when dealing with family violence. From legal complexities to emotional barriers, they explore the challenges that can make seeking help...
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Season 2
Straight talk on separation, parenting, property and Family Dispute Resolution from Dianne Loveday and Paula Appelhans. Browse all episodes
Navigating Narcissists & Difficult Personalities in Family Separation
In this week's episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator, Dianne and Paula tackle the challenges of dealing with narcissists and other difficult personality types during the family separation process. They share practical strategies for managing high conflict situations,...
Privilege in Law & Mediation -What You Need to Know
In this episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne & Paula dive into the concept of privilege and how it applies in both legal and mediation settings. Dianne and Paula, explore what privilege means for lawyers, how it protects client confidentiality,...
Breaking Down the Legal Components of Domestic Violence
This week on A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk Into a Bar, Dianne and Paula tackle the complexities of domestic violence from a legal perspective, aiming to provide clarity without overwhelming their listeners. Dianne and Paula, discusses the various legal components of...
A Lifeline in Your Pocket: Ashton Wood and DV Safe Phone
This week on A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk Into a Bar, Dianne and Paula are joined by Ashton Wood, the inspiring founder of DV Safe Phone. Ashton shares the story behind this simple yet powerful initiative that provides refurbished mobile phones to survivors of...
Intervention Orders – Challenges, Processes and Opportunities for Mediation
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...
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...