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Mediation waiting times – up to 12 weeks

Argyll Mediation waiting time: 0 days. Call Tess today to discuss your situation. I can call the other parent today and invite them to mediation. I schedule pre-mediation after I have contacted the other parent to know if they’re willing to attend mediation. Why waste your time and money attending pre-mediation only to find out […]

Child Sexual Abuse Response Guide from a mediator

As a mediator under the Family Law Act, I hear allegations of child sexual abuse from time to time. Here’s a resource for parents whose child may disclose allegations or display signs of possible abuse. It is important that disclosures are responded to carefully: Stay calm, ask open-ended questions, focus on safety, explain the next […]

5 ideas of masculinity for Dads

What is masculinity? • It is a social construction rather than something that men and boys are born with. • It is a set of social expectations or standards for how men should think and act,but which many men are often unable to meet or live up to. This can cause depression or anger, and […]

Covid-19 vaccination for children

When a parent wants a child vaccinated and the other parent refuses to let your child be vaccinated for Covid-19. In a recent case, one parent wanted to have their 10 year old daughter vaccinated, and the other parent refused to consent to vaccination. They had equal shared parental responsibility and the child spent time […]