Does conflict impact your children?

A Mum and Dad had been in and out of Family Court since 2009. The children had been to many appointments with experts for the purpose of court evidence. Mum had sole parental responsibility and refused to involve father in decisions regarding children. The judge noted the enormous financial and emotional costs of this 10 […]
My story: My path to becoming a mediator, inspired by experience

Hi, I’m Tess, the owner of Argyll FDRP, and here’s my story. My path to becoming a mediator begins about a quarter of a century ago when I separated from my husband with whom I share two children. These were the days before the internet and so it was hard to find information. I learned […]
“I’m losing my kids to my ex!” Stay connected to your children

Transitioning to a single parent family after separation is difficult for children and parents. Some parents externalise their grief and anger and try to alienate (or distance) the children from the other parent. This form of conflict is damaging for children and distressing for the other parent. If you are being targeted by your ex […]
The cost of Family Court to you

If your case goes to the Family Court, you could be paying about $110,000 for legal representation. For a case heard in the Federal Circuit Court, the cost is about $30,000, according to a Price Waterhouse Coopers report and published in the Sydney Morning Herald last weekend. Search “What the Family Court shakeup means for […]