What Is Mediation & Am I Ready For It? Navigating mediation during your divorce or de facto separation.

If you haven’t heard the word mediation yet you will soon. If you are going through a divorce or de facto separation it is most likely your first step before court. Luckily it can also be your last step and as it can help you avoid family court altogether. The success of your mediation will come down to a few things, timing and mindset being two important ones. 

 

Listen to this episode to learn about the basics of divorce or de facto separation mediation for property settlement or children’s matters. Learn how it works and listen to an experienced family law specialist who is also a qualified mediator. Find out the best things you can do to ensure it is a success. For even more episodes on different topics based around family law mediation scroll below and click on the links under “episodes mentioned”.

 

Say goodbye to being scared and overwhelmed, listen to this episode today so you know what the process could be and you can finally find an end to your divorce mess.

 

Please note this is general education only and not legal advice. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different. 

 

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EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT MEDIATION

Mediation with a Narcissist

Disclosure the what why when how

Pre-Action Procedures

What happens after mediation

When Amicable Goes Wrong: Amicable in Wolfs Clothing

WHAT IS MEDIATION AND AM I READY FOR IT?

You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

• "Are there any other names for mediation?"

• "Can mediation occur even if you aren't in the family court system at all?"

• "How likely is it for anybody going through a de facto separation or a divorce to face mediation?"

• "Why is it called mediation?"

• Does timing matter for mediation?

• "Can you say no to mediation if it's outside of the court?"

• "What's the repercussions of saying no to mediation?"

• "Do you have to sit in the room with them during mediation?"

• "Can you have another mediation session if needed?"

• "What are the problems with having multiple mediation sessions?"

• "Is there a family relationships centre?"

• How much does it cost to do a mediation?

• What types of mediation can you have?

• "Is there anything an amicable separation needs to do differently?"

• "Why thinking about your ex’s needs can help you in the mediation"

• "What about avoidance and mediation?"

• "How many times does a mediator usually try to get your ex to come along?"

• "How do you make offers in mediation so your ex will accept it?"

• "What needs to be done in mediation?"

• "What about manipulative and controlling people in mediation?"

• "Can you really mediate with a narcissist?"

• "What about high conflict and mediation? How does it work?"

• "What can be done to ease your anxiety during mediation?"

 

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 

• LEGAL AID

• Lifeline 13 11 14

• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978

• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123

• Relationships Australia 

• Police on 000

• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill

• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636

• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general education only not legal advice. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.