Astute Mediation: specialising in divorce and conflict resolution | Legal service
Astute Mediation: specialising in divorce and conflict resolution
Phone: +61 424 444 399
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21.01.2022 Spent some time today watching "Untying the knot" a tv show about a divorce mediator. Of course it is American not Australian so the underpinning law is different. However it is still an interesting show. Mediation definitely offers a cost effective solution instead of taking the divorce to court
20.01.2022 Wow, we have now got 10 "likes" for our page. Thank you, good people! Don't forget to spread the word if you know someone who is divorcing as mediation can help with both the process and the cost.
15.01.2022 Did you know that only 3% of ALL Family Court matters go to trial? The vast majority are mediated out. Sometimes the parties simply can't afford to continue, with spiralling costs of legal fees. It makes sense to keep the money in YOUR pocket. Mediation is a cost-effective strategy to conclude the matter and keep the cash in the pockets of the 2 parties, not the lawyers :)
15.01.2022 Lawyer assisted mediations are proving to be very effective. Recent data showed that in SA, 79% of lawyer assisted mediations concluded successfully. ...When you think of the enormous cost of Family Court litigation, it is obvious mediation is both cost effective and achieving good results. https://www.linkedin.com//mediation-lawyers-offers-solut/
13.01.2022 A new Australian online programme designed to stop violence towards women is seeing some good results. It is encountering some accreditation hurdles but hopefully will be available soon. http://www.abc.net.au//domestic-violence-online-me/9236478
10.01.2022 Being Heard in Court The court system does not allow people in conflict to speak for themselves. In mediation, everyone involved has an opportunity to offer his or her perspective on the dispute. The mediator encourages each party to do his or her own talking, in narrative form, and to describe their version of the dispute in their own words. By contrast, in a courtroom the story is told by lawyers, who communicate primarily by putting forward affidavits and annexures. Partie...s are limited as to what they can and cannot say by the nature of the lawyers inquiries and they are further restricted by the rules of evidence and other courtroom protocols. There is not discuss between parties in a courtroom.This robs the parties of a true opportunity to tell their version of the conflict and to share their perspective with the other side in the dispute. It is basic human nature to want to feel understood. People can accomplish this only if they have an actual chance to speak and be heard. The courtroom does not allow for this kind of communication. Mediation, on the other hand, is the ideal environment for creating and promoting understanding. See more
10.01.2022 Imagine how this poor family feels, the death benefit from their son was awarded to his LEGAL REPRESENTAIVE because he did not have a will. Luckily in WA we have different legislation but it is a good reminder to make sure you have a good will. Please share http://sctherub.rediweb.com.au//fathers-claim-to-super-de/
07.01.2022 The initial reports about the success of the Cashless Card are flawed. It has now emerged that since the introduction of the card, domestic violence in the Kimberlies has skyrocketed. Families under financial stress are reacting in difficult ways. What is your opinion about the Cashless Card? https://www.theguardian.com//family-violence-rates-rise-in
04.01.2022 Mediation is far more cost effective than litigation because it offers both a streamlined way to resolve legal conflicts, and because all parties involved share the cost of one mediator rather than pay individual lawyers to handle their claims. Rather than have a legal case drag on for several months or even years, and incur tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees, a mediated dispute can usually be resolved in anywhere from one to ten sessions, depending on the complexity of the case. More importantly, no matter which mediation strategy you go with online, DIY or in-person mediation will allow you to resolve and finally settle your dispute in a manner that will save you a great deal of emotional heartache and stress.
03.01.2022 Interesting Divorce Facts: In 2016 the number of divorces fell by 3.9% The average length of marriage was 12 years and the median age was 45.4 for men and 42,9 for women. More women filed for divorce than men 32.1% v 25.2% but the majority of applications were joint 42.7% The majority of all of these divorces will never need a trial but many will spend a significant amount of money on legal fees.... Keep your money in your pocket, and mediate early. See more
02.01.2022 With an ageing population, it seems Elder Abuse is on the rise and so too are mediations between Elder people and their families. It is better to get some mediated assistance before commencing expensive litigation. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//22773-national-plan-to-c
01.01.2022 Finally WA is set to catch up with the rest of Australia. Currently defacto couples are unable to split super however that is about to change with new proposed changes to super in WA. Its about time, is all I can say.... https://thewest.com.au//wa-de-facto-couples-will-be-able-t
01.01.2022 This week I attended a Mediation Masterclass at the Supreme Court. I will try to share some of the really interesting info I learned. Prof Jill Howieson talked about how Mentalising is a crucial component of a successful mediation. Unless a party is willing to consider the viewpoint of the other party, there is little chance of mediation. Our role, in part, is to help facilitate that quantum change to allow the parties to consider each other
