Conversation Series- The benefits of Parenting Plans
I join with Ena Shaw for this episode of our Conversation Series responding to the recent energy regarding the benefits of Parenting Plans. Issues covered include: what is a parenting plan, when an agreement should be converted into a parenting plan, the main features including enforceability, impact on Court Orders and flexibility.
Conversation Series- Social Science for Family Lawyers
The role of the family lawyer is unique. To assist separated families, it is crucial to have an understanding of the context of any presenting disputes, including the impact of the separation on the parties and children, and the age and stage of development of the children. This influences how we deal with our clients,…
Conversation Series- Insights into child support
The technicalities and constant changes in the world of child support, make this an extremely difficult area for family lawyers. Join me and Jill Raby to discuss what it is that we need to know to be able to advise our clients, and deal with the issues that are likely to arise. Learn about the…
What techniques or behaviours by a mediator will assist parties reach resolution or will increase the difficulties of achieving a settlement?
Join me and a panel of experienced mediators across a spectrum of fields including family, commercial, workplace and franchising to discuss techniques and behaviours of mediators that can positively or negatively affect the resolution of disputes. Questions will be put to the panel based on an American Bar Association report and a survey conducted in Australia to…
Free Information Session
Separating? This session will give you information about what decisions you will need to make and how best to make them! When–Wednesday 12 July at 12.00 noon to 1.30 pm and from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm. How–Book at Eventrite.com.au Or contact us at 0419104494 What–You will learn about Yourself The separation and grieving process…
Conversation Series 6- Dealing with Difficult Lawyers
Join me and my special guest Sue Macgregor when we discuss the generally ignored topic of “How to deal with difficult lawyers”. Sue and I have both been in practice for more than 30 years, and a spirited and fascinating discussion we had recently, convinced me that this is a conversation that needs to take…
The Role of FDRPs and Family Lawyers in the Resolution of Family Disputes – Evolution or Revolution
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is now a fundamental part of the Australian dispute resolution landscape for family disputes. A good understanding of the principles underlying this process and the role of FDR in the overall dispute resolution field is crucial for guiding participants from presentation to outcome. I will present at VADR to explore the…
Conversation Series 5 “Exploring Legally Assisted FDR”
The next instalment of our Conversation Series will explore legally assisted Family Dispute Resolution. I will meet with Valda Marino, an accredited family law specialist and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with extensive experience in both of these roles. We will discuss this topic from the perspective of private FDR, as well as community mediation, and…
The Conversation Series 4: Grief, Loss and Healing in Family Disputes
Join me in the fourth instalment of our Conversation Series to explore this important but oft neglected topic in family disputes. I am delighted to have this discussion with Jodie Grant, an extremely experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Restorative Justice Practitioner. Jodie has some great ideas and tips in this area and we are…
Conversation Series-Substance Abuse and Parenting Disputes
Join me on 25 October, 2017 at 8.00 am when I discuss current issues of substance abuse in the context of parenting disputes with my guest Terry Laidler. Terry has 20 years experience in this area and I am looking forward very must to teasing out many of the dilemmas we face as professionals…