April 11, 2023
Mediation
What does a family mediator do? For starters, family mediators can help you separate or divorce amicably, instead of becoming embroiled in an adversarial battle over every last possession or about who gets to see the kids and when.
March 31, 2023
Separation & Divorce
Have you come across the term separation under one roof? Are you wondering what it means and how exactly it works? Here’s everything you need to know about separation under one roof, from family lawyer and mediator of over 30 years, Ian Shann.
March 16, 2023
Mediation
A question I often get as a family mediator in Perth is ‘is family mediation legally binding?’. In this blog I’ll share the ins and outs of how to ensure your family mediation becomes legally binding and enforceable as part of your separation or divorce process.
February 24, 2023
Mediation
Probably the most common question I hear when I first speak to a new client is “how long does family mediation take?” While there is no guaranteed fixed time, what I can say for sure is that family mediation takes a lot less time than going through a drawn-out battle in Family Court.
February 9, 2023
Mediation
With so many couples looking to separate through family mediation rather than battling it out in Family Court over months or even years, I’ve put some important family mediation tips you need to know.
January 27, 2023
Separation & Divorce
January 11, 2023
Family Courts
December 8, 2022
Mediation
When you attend family mediation, it’s up to you to decide what you want to resolve – financial settlement, parenting/children’s matters, or both.
November 23, 2022
Mediation
There are many family mediators out there but how do you find a good family mediator? Here are some tips on how to find a good family mediator.
October 25, 2022
Mediation
The benefits of family mediation are many – from saving time, money and considerable stress, to having a more amicable relationship with your ex after you separate. But there are plenty more as well – here are 11 of the most important benefits of family mediation.
September 21, 2022
Children
Separation is never easy and separating with kids adds another dimension to the process. So many things will change, not just for you, but for your children as well.
August 17, 2022
Separation & Divorce
Here are some tips from Ian Shann - a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the field and now a trusted family mediator in Perth - on how to prepare for grey divorce.
July 11, 2022
Mediation
You might be wondering why family mediation might be better than having your post-relationship issues determined through the Court system.
June 8, 2022
Mediation
This is a common and very understandable question when people are considering the process of family mediation.
May 11, 2022
Mediation
Here’s a list of essential questions to ask yourself when preparing for family mediation.
April 27, 2022
Relationships
Are you going through a separation but aren’t married? If you’re wondering exactly what defines a de facto relationship this is what you need to know about de facto separations.
April 15, 2022
Mediation
Find out all about S60i certificates and whether you need one as part of your separation or divorce process.
March 29, 2022
Separation & Divorce
Are you preparing for separation and divorce? Find out what you need to do as you begin to prepare for your separation or divorce in Australia.
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