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25.01.2022 Over the years, Ive met many women (and men) struggling with an unwelcome STD received from a once-loving partner because they felt awkward raising a subject t...hat could dampen the mood: money matters. Here are my 10 top tips to avoid sexually transmitted debt. #financialplanning #financialgoals #healthyrelationships #onyourowntwofeet https://www.thebusinesswomanmedia.com/protect-yourself-fin/

23.01.2022 Some great advice. People often ask me about legal costs and whilst mediation is an obvious way you can keep costs of separation down, these tips will help enormously too.

23.01.2022 Please enjoy this Gottman Repair Checklist for de-escalating conflict. It provides you and your partner the vocabulary to help explain how you feel and what yo...u need to do to calm down. It also helps you to decide how to come to an agreement, when to take a break, and how to show appreciation. See more

23.01.2022 Many people arent quite sure what to expect of the mediation process. Here is my step by step guide of the mediation process I use. Feel free to share with someone you think might benefit. http://avfamilymediators.com.au/the-mediation-process/

22.01.2022 Who is ready for another episode of the Happy Lawyer Happy Life podcast? This week I am sharing one of my good friends with you! She is an amazing lawyer but... more importantly an amazing person and I know you will all enjoy hanging out with her for the hour as much as I do each week! Im really proud to be interviewing my very good friend and a true inspiration of mine, Anne-Marie Rice. Like me, Anne-Marie is a family lawyer. She is well-known in the legal industry for her intellect and insight, and has held executive positions in some of family laws most significant committees. She also teaches at the University of Queensland and is one of only five women among the Australian Fellows of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers. Besides her impressive career, shes also had to overcome significant health challenges that have made her reassess her approach to the legal industry and how she balances work with her family life. In this conversation she shares her journey with me and divulges plenty of wisdom on overcoming the obstacles that many people working in law are faced with on a day-to-day basis. So grab those headphones and a few snacks as you enjoy hanging out with my good friend Anne-Marie!

22.01.2022 Christmas is usually a time of happiness, family, friendships and love but I know for many separating families, Christmas can be a time of significant challenge...s. There is a never a perfect way but there are things we can all do to make these tricky times a little easier on ourselves and those around us. Yesterday my family had our Christmas Day- a week in advance! It was the only time we could all be together and it made no difference that it wasnt really Christmas Day- the kids certainly didnt mind that they were getting bundles of presents a week early! Families come in all shapes and sizes and I can promise you mine is no different but Christmas for me is a time to celebrate all that family and friends bring to our lives- the good and the challenging!

21.01.2022 2. Answer Bids For Connection Try to see your partners behaviors through the lens of how theyre trying to connect with you, rather than what theyre doing wrong.

21.01.2022 Interesting article. Looks like we've got a few things to try in our family! Bring back the family meeting!!

19.01.2022 Sometimes when we're angry, there are other emotions hidden below the surface. Learning to recognize when anger isn't really what we're feeling is important for helping us identify and cope with our emotions. Image inspired by Creative Social Worker.

19.01.2022 Highly recommended if you need some tips on how to help your kids juggle 2 households. I know both presenters and youll get excellent information.

18.01.2022 Great perspective.

18.01.2022 Many people aren't quite sure what to expect of the mediation process. Here is my step by step guide of the mediation process I use. Feel free to share with someone you think might benefit. http://avfamilymediators.com.au/the-mediation-process/

17.01.2022 What a great idea!

16.01.2022 Another win for face to face mediation today! I was part of a pro-bono mediation pilot scheme in the Federal Circuit Court today and was able to help a couple mediate a final agreement. They had tried mediation several times but never in the same room. They were calm, respectful, willing to negotiate, listened to each other and child focused. Well done to the them & the court, the Family Law Practitioners Association and The Happy Family Lawyer for getting it going.

16.01.2022 Not sure what can be put on the table to talk about at mediation? Here are some common suggestions.... http://bit.ly/1oNfJT9

16.01.2022 Latest opinion piece on the website! http://avfamilymediators.com.au//when-is-mediation-not-me/

15.01.2022 Feeling a bit reflective today as Facebook reminded me today that I've had my private practice going for 4 years. Then as I was writing this article, I realised it's 20 years at the end of this year since I finished my law degree. Read on for a bit about my 20 years of twists and turns! To read the article: http://wp.me/p3va3F-55

14.01.2022 Looking forward to being part of a pilot program for pro-bono mediation in the Family Court today.

13.01.2022 Very wise words from a great friend of mine.

13.01.2022 Splitsville the book is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to separation and divorce that will help you to negotiate sensible and sustainable agreements for your finances and your children.

12.01.2022 Great to see lawyers recommending mediation

12.01.2022 Wow! There is hope for you too. You get to choose your response.

12.01.2022 This story is about a Canadian couple that we became friends with 16 years ago whilst on a Thai cooking class together in Chang Mai! Theyve got some great relationship advice.

11.01.2022 Interesting article. Looks like weve got a few things to try in our family! Bring back the family meeting!!

11.01.2022 Think this couple needs a mediator? I would be willing to accept the yacht as payment ;-)

10.01.2022 2. Answer Bids For Connection Try to see your partner's behaviors through the lens of how they're trying to connect with you, rather than what they're doing wrong.

10.01.2022 John Gottman, who is a researcher of what makes long term relationships work says each couple has their own unique set of unresolvable issues. This article along a similar vein and is worth a read.

10.01.2022 Lets give our kids some down time.

10.01.2022 So true. Often mediation is an opportunity to be heard & to listen & allow the other person to be heard. You dont have to agree, just hear.

09.01.2022 Feeling a bit reflective today as Facebook reminded me today that Ive had my private practice going for 4 years. Then as I was writing this article, I realised its 20 years at the end of this year since I finished my law degree. Read on for a bit about my 20 years of twists and turns! To read the article: http://wp.me/p3va3F-55

09.01.2022 Sometimes when were angry, there are other emotions hidden below the surface. Learning to recognize when anger isnt really what were feeling is important for helping us identify and cope with our emotions. Image inspired by Creative Social Worker.

08.01.2022 Did you know that many couples live separately but in the same house for a little while (sometimes a long while) before physically separating to different houses? This can be a great time to consider using mediation to work out some short to medium term plans around how to physically separate, financially separate and make some initial plans for how the kids will see you both when you do move into different houses. Call me to find out more about how mediation could help you. Annabel 0409076040

07.01.2022 Grab a cuppa and have a read. Well worth the 15 mins.

07.01.2022 A heart felt article from a step-father.

06.01.2022 So what IS Family Dispute Resolution or Mediation? Here's my explantion. http://bit.ly/26bHFC0

06.01.2022 Christmas can be a hard time of the year for a lot of beautiful people. If you or someone you know needs help, please call Lifeline 131114, Mental Health Triage 131465, simple copy and paste might save someones life.

06.01.2022 Over the years, I've met many women (and men) struggling with an unwelcome STD received from a once-loving partner because they felt awkward raising a subject t...hat could dampen the mood: money matters. Here are my 10 top tips to avoid sexually transmitted debt. #financialplanning #financialgoals #healthyrelationships #onyourowntwofeet https://www.thebusinesswomanmedia.com/protect-yourself-fin/

05.01.2022 I love this story. Here is a fantastic example of separation done well (not easily) and totally child focussed. Thank you Dawn. "Just because the romantic relationships over, doesnt mean the familys broken. Its just different. ... Our beloved boy has never known the trauma of being dragged through a war between his parents.... He gets to openly love us both, as is his right."

04.01.2022 Let's give our kids some down time.

04.01.2022 The reality of "Happily Ever After". #goodreminder Matthew L. Jacobson

03.01.2022 Join Specialist Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward for this online workshop, as she shares 10 tools and tips that can make a big difference in building positive co-parenting relationships, even in the most difficult circumstances.

02.01.2022 Verbal abuse takes many forms: from loud rants to quiet comments; from obvious put-downs to not-so-obvious remarks that undermine the partner. What all the meth...ods have in common is the need to control, to be superior, to avoid taking personal responsibility, and to mask or deny failures. You can read more about verbal abuse at https://www.whiteribbon.org.au//types-of-abu/verbal-abuse/

02.01.2022 So what IS Family Dispute Resolution or Mediation? Heres my explantion. http://bit.ly/26bHFC0