May 22, 2025
Mediation
April 16, 2025
Mediation
December 13, 2024
Separation & Divorce
Navigating co-parenting as divorced parents can be challenging but, with the right tools and mindset, you can create a harmonious environment for your children. Open and effective communication is the key to making this work.
September 27, 2024
Mediation
What happens after family mediation depends entirely on whether you reach agreements on all, some, or none of the issues you are seeking to resolve.
August 16, 2024
Mediation
Navigating family disputes after separation or divorce can be challenging and emotionally taxing.
June 21, 2024
Family Courts
A Parenting Order is an order made by the Family Court that deals with the parenting arrangements for children after a divorce or separation.
March 28, 2024
Mediation
One of the most powerful communication tools you can use in your family mediation sessions is active listening. Active listening in family mediation helps to establish empathy, builds trust between the parties and validates emotions.
February 21, 2024
Mediation
Many family mediators talk about what issues you should raise in your family mediation sessions but what about what NOT to say in family mediation.
January 24, 2024
Mediation
Are you wondering how mediation for property settlement in a divorce works? Here’s a few pointers about mediation for property settlement in Australia.
December 6, 2023
Relationships
Mortgage payments are a significant challenge that many couples face when divorcing or separating and often requires professional legal and financial advice.
November 16, 2023
Separation & Divorce
Are you considering filing for divorce? Read this blog from accredited family mediator Ian Shann first!
October 31, 2023
Mediation
As a family mediator in Perth I come across all sorts of reasons why people want to - or don’t want to - participate in family mediation where children’s issues are involved. But there are only a few reasonable grounds to refuse mediation.
October 17, 2023
Relationships
Are you considering how to legally separate from your spouse while you still live together under the one roof? It sounds like a daunting prospect but there are some things you can do to keep the process straightforward for you, your ex, and your children.
September 29, 2023
Separation & Divorce
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you might be in the midst of some pretty ugly battles with your ex. Divorce can be contentious, litigious and downright dirty.
September 12, 2023
Separation & Divorce
Do you need a family lawyer for separation and divorce? This is a question many separating couples ask themselves and the simple answer is “no, not necessarily” – however there are some caveats when it comes to divorcing without a family lawyer.
August 10, 2023
Separation & Divorce
It can be a tricky process to navigate property settlement after separation. Here are some hints about what you need to know regarding property settlement after separation.
July 19, 2023
Mediation
As a family mediator in Perth I am often asked “who pays for family mediation”? There are a few options when it comes to who pays for family mediation, so read on to find out more about our family mediation fees at Move On Mediation.
June 14, 2023
Family Courts
A question I often get is “do I have to attend family dispute resolution?” The short answer is “no” but there may be exceptions. If the Family Court orders that parties attend family dispute resolution you simply must attend. Here’s what you need to know about the process.
The process was so much quicker and easier than I anticipated – after everything I have heard about lawyers! And it was re-assuring for me to know how much it was going to cost at the start, not when it was all over. Thanks, Ian. I’d recommend you to anyone who wants a solution seeker and quick results.
— Bree F, Fremantle WA
Ian, your patience and persistence really helped us get to an agreement I thought we could never reach. I’d recommend you to anyone who wants to get family issues resolved as painlessly as possible.
— Michael G, Safety Bay WA
Thank you once more for your kindness, wisdom and counsel.
— Georgie N, Wangara WA
Ian worked hard to enable us to reach an agreement. He was always happy to discuss and explain everything we needed.
— Cathy & Steve, Subiaco WA