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8 Tips For Communication After Divorce
Communication with your ex can be a tricky path to navigate, so here are 8 simple and effective tips for communication after divorce. Tip 1 - Keep Things Open It’s fairly common after any divorce for ex-spouses to find themselves experiencing difficulties...
5 Steps To Rebuild Your Finances After Divorce
Are you wondering how you will rebuild your finances after divorce? In many divorces, once the dust has settled, the legal bills have been paid and emotions begin to subside, there is often a common outcome – lower income and a change to your lifestyle. Moving to just...
5 Common Family Law Mediation Questions
As a family mediation specialist in Perth, I get asked a lot of questions about the family law mediation process. In this blog, I’ll share the 5 most common family law mediation questions I get and my answers to them. Question 1 - How Do I Get My Ex To Agree To...
How To Cope With A Divorce When You Don’t Want It
Having to cope with a divorce that you don’t want can seem insurmountable. I’ve put together some tips gleaned over the years as someone who has been through a divorce myself, as well as a family mediation specialist in Perth. Here are my tips on how to cope with a...
8 Positive Habits To Develop When You’re Going Through A Divorce
When you’re in the middle of a separation or divorce, it can be easy to slip into a negative mindset and develop habits that get you stuck in rut. But making an effort to develop positive habits can ensure that you move on quickly and happily. Here are some key...
How To Get Through Grief During Your Divorce
When it comes to how to get through grief during your divorce, there’s no set path you can take. Each person grieves differently and takes a different amount of time to work through their stages of grief. However, there are some things you can do to help you along the...
6 Common Reasons Relationships Fail
Relationships end for a multitude of reasons but there are some universally common reasons why relationships fail. Lack Of Trust Trust is one of the hardest things to earn and one of the easiest to lose. It can take years to develop trust in any loving relationship,...
How To Split Your Finances When You Get Divorced
One of the first things you need to consider after separation is how your finances are going to change. We’ve put together a short guide on how to split your finances when you get divorced. Separate Your Banks Accounts If you had joint accounts while together, closing...
How Much Should You Share With Your Kids About Your Divorce?
How much should you share with your kids about your divorce? It’s not an easy question to answer. But one thing is for sure – ensuring you deliver an age-appropriate message to your children is the key to helping them process the news. Ian shares his top tips on what...
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts When You Get Divorced
Let’s face it – staying off social media is pretty difficult in this day and age. And while we do spend a lot of time on sites like Facebook, Instagram & TikTok, there are some key things you need to be aware of when it comes to your divorce and social media....
7 Tips To Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce
If you’re looking for tips to effectively co-parent after divorce, you’ve come to the right place. As a divorce mediator in Perth, many of the couples I work with are navigating co-parenting following a relationship breakdown. Here are my tips on how to effectively...
How To Get A Handle On Your Finances After Divorce
Are you wondering how to get a handle on your finances after divorce? One of the biggest challenges you’ll face when you get divorced is how to get on top of your new financial situation. No matter what your previous financial circumstances they will almost certainly...
The Best Books On Parenting After Divorce
Divorced parents with kids come from all walks of life. Rich, poor, young and old. Some were married for a few months, while others for almost a lifetime. But the two things they have in common, is that they have to raise their children and are emotionally affected by...
9 Signs It Might Be Time To Move On From Your Relationship
Are you wondering about whether it’s time to end your relationship? Here are 9 signs that it might be time to move on from your relationship. 9 Signs It Might Be Time To Move On From Your Relationship Sign #1 - Your relationship drains more energy than it creates This...
Why You Should Mediate When You Get Divorced
Mediation is a common way to resolve issues between parties, facilitated by a neutral person. After you have separated and plan to get divorced, mediation should be your first step. Here’s why you should mediate when you get divorced. It Saves You Money ...
What To Do When Your Ex Refuses Family Dispute Resolution
As divorce mediation specialists in Perth, we sometimes see couples where one party wants to proceed with family dispute resolution, yet the other does not want to engage. Here are some helpful tips from accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Ian Shann, on...
Do I Need A Lawyer For Divorce Mediation?
A question I am often asked is ‘do I need a lawyer for divorce mediation?’. It’s a simple question and the answer depends on your circumstances. Many couples get divorced using mediation only, without using a lawyer. However, it’s best to be on the same page when it...
How To Deal With Loneliness After Divorce
Divorce is hard – no matter how amicable the separation. It isn’t exactly what you had planned! Your whole world will be different - from your daily routine to your long-term goals. So it’s only natural to feel a degree of loneliness once you separate and contemplate...
What To Expect At Divorce Mediation
If you are looking to hire a divorce mediator, you’re probably wondering what to expect at divorce mediation. Ian Shann has been a nationally accredited mediator since 2008 and has developed a thorough divorce mediation process that helps separating couples to sort...
How To Separate Amicably
In this blog we're going to talk about how to separate amicably. How can you separate in an amicable way when you are getting divorced? Contrary to popular belief, it IS possible to end a relationship on good terms. And, especially when you have children together,...
What Are The Stages Of Divorce Mediation?
You have jointly made the decision to divorce and have agreed to make this process as painless as possible by doing it through mediation. This, alone, is a major step to take but you may be a little apprehensive of the process you are about to go through. You might be...
Is Divorce Mediation Legally Binding?
Many clients ask ‘is divorce mediation legally binding?’. Once couples have made the decision to divorce, they usually want to ensure that this painful will be achieved quickly, without undue stress and not costing an arm and a leg. The best way to achieve this is...
How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
As divorce mediation specialists in Perth, we are often asked ‘how long does it take to get a divorce?’. While the answer isn’t always straightforward, there are a number of clear steps in the divorce process that can dictate how long your divorce might take from...
6 Common Questions About Divorce Mediation Answered
At Move On Mediation, we get lots of questions from our clients. So we thought we’d do a blog to cover some of the most common questions about divorce mediation that people ask us when they are considering mediation. Question 1 - How will divorce mediation help...
How To Tell Your Kids About Divorce
If you’re wondering how to tell your kids about divorce, you’re probably aware that this might be the most difficult conversation you will ever have with your children. Let’s face reality – it’s already been traumatic enough for you, and it will be traumatic for them...
How To Choose A Divorce Mediator
If you’ve recently separated, you might be looking at how to divorce quickly and without having to pay many thousands of dollars in legal fees. One way to move on from your marriage is by using a divorce mediator – but you might be wondering how do I choose a divorce...
How To Prepare For Family Mediation
Lots of mediating couples who come to Move On Mediation ask us how to prepare for family mediation. Preparation for your mediation session will make a huge difference to how effective the session is, so we do recommend doing some preparation before the day. At Move On...
9 Things You Need To Update When You Divorce
There are so many things to think about when you divorce so it’s easy to miss some important updates you should make. We’ve put together a list of 9 things you should consider updating when you divorce – you’ll want to save this post! Will & Power Of...
Divorce Do’s and Don’ts
Having mediated for divorcing couples for many years and been through a divorce myself, I understand just how much stress a divorce can place on separating couples. So I’ve put together a comprehensive list of my divorce do’s and don’ts to help you get through this...
What Does A Divorce Mediator Do?
One of the most common questions we get is ‘what does a divorce mediator do?’. Many people still think that they need to hire a family lawyer and have to go to court if they want to get a divorce in Australia. Both of those things can be expensive and stressful and...
How To Change Your Name After Getting Divorced In Australia
When you get divorced, there are so many things to do in order to move on – the list can be seemingly endless. One thing you may want to consider is whether you want to change your name back to your maiden name. So we’ve put together a handy guide on how to change...
What Happens At Family Mediation?
When you look into whether family mediation might be the best option for you, you’ll probably have lots of questions about the process. The most common question we get is ‘what happens at family mediation?’. To get a better understanding of what happens at...
Can I Divorce Without A Lawyer?
Getting divorced in Australia can be anything from simple and straightforward to drawn-out and complicated. Many people ask the question “can I divorce without a lawyer?” and the simple answer is yes. However, every situation is unique so it will come down to your...
8 Divorce Websites To Help You Through Your Divorce
Our family mediation specialist in Perth, Ian Shann, has rounded up 8 of the best divorce websites to help you through your divorce. Divorce can be a very stressful time but being prepared and armed with knowledge can certainly help. There’s so much information...
5 Tips For Co-Parenting During Coronavirus
During these unprecedented times, it can feel like everything is upside down and back to front. We’ve put together some tips for co-parenting during coronavirus. Many of us are attempting to work remotely and, simultaneously, trying to help our children learn online...
5 Divorce Podcasts To Help You Get Through Your Divorce
Podcasts have become an ingrained part of our modern lives. They’re a great way to gather information and entertainment while we’re on the go. Whether you’re driving to pick up the kids, out for your daily run, or commuting to and from work, they’re a great way to...
A Guide For Separated Parents During Covid-19
This blog was originally written by the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and has some very helpful tips on how to navigate the current Covid-19 pandemic as a separated parent. Separated parents experience both the joys and stressors of parenting. But...
What’s The Difference Between Annulment And Divorce?
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between annulment and divorce? While they are both ways to end a marriage legally, that’s where the similarities end. We’ll talk you through what the differences are between annulment and divorce and when each one would be...
7 Of The Best Divorce Party Ideas
Want to throw a party to celebrate your divorce? We’ve got 7 of the best divorce party ideas to inspire you to start planning yours. Divorce Party Ideas Throw A Divorce Shower It’s just like a baby shower, but with no boring games, cups of tea and baby...
How To Get A Divorce In Australia
Are you wondering how to get a divorce in Australia? Our divorce mediator Ian Shann walks you through the divorce process and an affordable way to divorce – through family mediation. No Fault Divorce Getting a divorce in Australia has become a much simpler...
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