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Toowong Legal

Locality: Toowong

Phone: +61 7 3870 8043

Address: 9 Sherwood Road 4066 Toowong, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.toowonglegal.com.au

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25.01.2022 Here is another interesting article on why people divorce. Australia is no different. Money does cause a lot of issues, when a relationship starts to unravel. What do you think? https://www.healthyway.com//the-most-common-reasons-marri/

22.01.2022 James White has been accredited as Family Law Mediator with the Legal Aid Office and a Mediator with the Dispute Resolution Branch of the Justice Department. He has also been reappointed as a Mediator with QCAT - Retail Shop Leases.

22.01.2022 There was a very informative article in the Sunday Mail on the weekend about divorce and separation. It's worth a read. Quote: "More than 50,000 Australian couples will make the difficult decision to separate or divorce this year." Some interesting statistics: It takes 2.8 years to finalize a relationship break-up. Median age for separation in 2016: 42 years for males and 39 years for females.

20.01.2022 He is an interesting article by Esther Perel on how to deal with conflicts in relationships : https://estherperel.com//how-to-fix-the-fights-youre-sick-

16.01.2022 I'm upgrading my office and I have excess office furniture. If anybody is interested, come and inspect and you're free take what you want. I can send photos if you are interested.

11.01.2022 Im upgrading my office and I have excess office furniture. If anybody is interested, come and inspect and youre free take what you want. I can send photos if you are interested.

09.01.2022 I read this article on procrastination from PON by Kessely Hong, lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School: We all know were supposed to plan and prepare thoroughly for important negotiations. Yet despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves procrastinating, and end up under-prepared when we approach the table. To understand why, it can be helpful to consider the dual selves metaphor, first conceptualized by scholars Drew Fudenberg and David K. Levine.... Think of the part of yourself that considers your long-term goals and well-being as your should self and the part that is drawn toward short-term pleasures (or away from short-term pain) as your want self. Because we tend to give much more weight to present concerns than to future ones when making decisions, the temporary urges of our want selves (for example, the desire to watch TV) often overwhelm the lofty long-term goals of our should selves (the need to prepare for negotiation). The following three pieces of advice can help you prepare to give your should self a stronger voice in negotiations with your want self: - Create an appealing choice so that honoring your long-term goals meets your short-term interests. Try to distract your want self (and your colleagues) from the hard work of preparing to negotiate by making the task more enjoyable and sociable. Instead of meeting around a conference table, go offsite to a trendy restaurant or hold a contest to see who can brainstorm the best ideas. - Reduce the availability of alternatives that commonly distract the want self away from your goal. Devote a set time each day to prepare, during which you turn off your phone or Internet connection, or lock your door so no one can interrupt you. By predicting what usually distracts you, you can make it impossible for the distraction to intrude. - Set firm deadlines. Firm deadlines are crucial to make the threat of negative consequences credible. When your should self selects a deadline, ensure that your want self cannot alter it. See more

08.01.2022 I recently read an article about the use of I statements in mediation. They are not only useful in mediation, but also they are also a very good tool in all forms of communication. Check it out: https://toowonglegal.com.au/improving-communication-skills/.

08.01.2022 What a Will Kit doesnt do There are various Will Kits available on-line most are cheap or free and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees. Simple, right? Alas - rarely....Continue reading

08.01.2022 Mediation is becoming an integral part of the court system. Compulsory Mediation is now a prerequisite to commence court proceedings in most court jurisdiction.

06.01.2022 Toowong Legal will be closed from 20 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. Looking forward the time off and coming back refreshed and ready to go in the New Year. 2013 has been a challenging year for small business in Australia but 2014 promises to be the beginning of turnaround of our economic prosperity. The Sydney and Melbourne property market upturn will reach Brisbane. This should kick start business activity in Queensland. Toowong Legal is well positioned to provide legal services in conveyancing, family law, wills and estates and mediation. We strive to assist you "To Negotiate from a Position of Strength". Thank you all for allowing us the opportunity to work with you during 2013.

05.01.2022 20/20 LEGAL VISION - TIP: Having an up to date Will and Enduring Power of Attorney is an essential part of your financial and succession planning. Careful estate planning can help ensure the wealth you have built is transferred smoothly, tax-effectively and most importantly, according to your wishes after you are gone. It gives you peace of mind that your affairs will be managed with care and commitment throughout your life and beyond.

04.01.2022 What a Will Kit doesn’t do There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Alas - rarely....Continue reading

03.01.2022 Sunday Minute Tip from PON Bruce PattonNegotiators often fall back on positional bargaining, the traditional haggling approach to negotiation. One side makes a strong opening demand, the other side stakes their own claim, and they exchange concessions until they either split the difference or come to an impasse. This type of win-lose approach overlooks opportunities to create - and not just distribute - value. You can convert a win-lose negotiation into a win-win one when yo...u: Create a problem solving atmosphere where all parties feel it's safe to brainstorm options Resist making demands, offers, and threats during the early stages of talks Explore each side's interests - the underlying needs, hopes, fears, and concerns that motivate you Keep Your Eye on the Prize When negotiating, you goal should be to find creative ways to satisfy as many shared and differing interests as you can. To reach an agreement on conflicting interests, draw on objective standards - such as market value and industry practice - to help each side feel the negotiation is being conducted fairly. In this manner, you can manage the tension between distributing and creating value, building deals that satisfy both parties' interests while also setting up a productive relationship.