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21 Oct

Posted at 00:33h in Mediation by

Paper given to LEADR Conference 10 September 2013   UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH LAWYERS: How lawyers attempt to influence and persuade at mediation Recommendations for mediators for engaging and working effectively with lawyers As a lawyer, I have attended with clients at countless mediations, and been intrigued at how little...

29 Aug

Posted at 04:08h in Mediation by

I am presenting a paper at the 2013 LEADR Mediation Conference in Sydney on 10 September.  LEADR is one of the largest mediation organizations in Australia.  Many mediators, lawyers and other dispute resolution professionals attend the annual conference.  My paper is about how lawyers attempt to...

19 Mar

Posted at 03:46h in Mediation by

Family lawyer, Melanie Roberts, has joined us at Shepherds The Family Law & Mediation Specialists.   Click here for details of Melanie’s expertise and qualifications.   Melanie has practiced as a solicitor in New Zealand, England, and Australia.  In addition to being a family lawyer, Melanie is also an accredited mediator...

31 Jan

Posted at 22:53h in Mediation by

The Family Court and Federal Magistrates Courts has introduced new and increased filing fees for family law matters.  An initiating spouse must now pay a filing fee of $500 when commencing proceedings in respect of both parenting and property issues or $305 when the proceedings are about...

03 Dec

Posted at 11:15h in Mediation, Negotiations by

As a mediator, I regularly see disputants (and their lawyers) make counter productive attempts to persuade each other. These attempts at persuasion often drive parties away from (rather than towards) resolution and agreement.  Three common mistakes are:  1.     Misunderstanding who needs to be persuaded In a negotiation or...

03 Aug

Posted at 04:08h in Mediation by

I am one of the mediators recently appointed to the Family Law Settlement Service established by the Family Court, Law Society and Bar Association. I attended a seminar on Wednesday organised by the Law Society and Bar Association for Service mediators. I thought you might be...