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.
March 16, 2022
Separation & Divorce
A question I often hear from my family mediation clients is “what am I entitled to in a separation?”. Here’s some background about entitlements to property distribution upon separation in Australia.
February 18, 2022
Mediation
If you’re about to undertake family mediation, you might be looking for what to expect and how to prepare for your sessions. Here are 7 important questions to ask during family mediation that will help you get the most out of the time you have.
February 7, 2022
Mediation
One of the common questions I hear from my clients is ‘what documents do you need for family mediation?’.
January 27, 2022
Mediation
If you’re heading into mediation with your ex soon you might be making a list of things to discuss in divorce mediation. Here’s a list of 8 key things you can discuss in your divorce mediation session.
January 11, 2022
Mediation
Are you wondering how to find a good divorce mediator? Here are some things to look out for when you’re looking to hire a divorce mediator, whether you're in Perth or across Australia.
December 21, 2021
Separation & Divorce
If you’re going through a separation, you might want to know how your assets and liabilities will be divided in a divorce in Australia.
December 9, 2021
Mediation
It’s not uncommon to hear the question ‘can I refuse divorce mediation?’ when people first contact me to discuss their divorce or separation.
November 23, 2021
Separation & Divorce
Grey divorce is a term that is used to describe couples who separate after 50 and has been on the rise in the last couple of decades.
November 10, 2021
Mediation
I am often asked what happens if divorce mediation fails? While it does not happen often, there are circumstances where an agreement cannot be reached at mediation or a party refuses to mediate at all.
October 28, 2021
Relationships
Communication with your ex can be a tricky path to navigate, so here are 8 simple and effective tips for communication after divorce.
October 12, 2021
Separation & 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 one income can be challenging to say the least especially as so many families these days rely on two incomes to run a household.
September 24, 2021
Mediation
In this blog, I’ll share the 5 most common family law mediation questions I get and my answers to them.
September 9, 2021
Separation & Divorce
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.
August 27, 2021
Separation & 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.
August 10, 2021
Separation & 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.
July 21, 2021
Relationships
Relationships end for a multitude of reasons but there are some universally common reasons why relationships fail.
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