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 […]
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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 […]
New National Contravention List
When you have a parenting plan or parenting orders, it’s important to comply. The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court have today announced the launch of a new national contravention list. This means that breaches of court orders will be dealt with quicker. Under the new scheme, to take effect upon the […]
What happens to kids who see mum and dad fighting?
Childhood exposure to family violence can lead to negative short-term and long-termoutcomes for health and wellbeing. These include impaired cognitive functioning, mentalillness, poorer academic outcomes, externalising (e.g. showing aggression toward others)and internalising (e.g. experiencing fear, anxiety), behavioural issues, learning difficultiesand low self-esteem (Edleson, 1999; Kitzmann et al., 2003; Wolfe et al., 2003). Research has also […]
