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September 24, 2018

Family Courts

How To Find An Affordable Family Lawyer In Perth

If you’re looking for an affordable family lawyer, you might be feeling overwhelmed at choices. How are you meant to pick not just a family lawyer that fits your budget, but one that is the right fit for you and what you want to achieve? Our Perth family mediator, Ian Shann, shares several points which […]

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September 14, 2018

Separation & Divorce

Can You Relocate After A Separation?

“Can you relocate after a separation?” is a question I hear fairly often from my clients. It’s not uncommon for parents to want to relocate after a separation or divorce. There are many reasons why a parent would want to relocate after a separation or divorce – family support, work opportunities or, even, a new […]

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August 30, 2018

Mediation

How To Get The Most From Family Mediation

When you decide to use family mediation services in Perth there are a few things you can do to ensure you can get the most from the family mediation process. Family mediation is an affordable alternative to divorce proceedings through the Family Court, so it’s important to take it seriously if you want it to […]

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August 22, 2018

Family Courts

The Tragedy of the Broken Family Law System

Aaron Cockman – father of the four murdered Margaret River children – is lobbying in Canberra to reform the family courts. As he says, “lawyers are the problem, not the solution”. And his plight highlights, once again, how broken the family law system is and why it is in urgent need of meaningful reform. Right […]

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August 14, 2018

Separation & Divorce

How To Protect Your Inheritance During Divorce

During a divorce, it’s likely that the family’s assets will be divided between the parties involved – this could include savings, the house, superannuation, business interests, cars and other material possessions. But did you know that an inheritance received before or during the relationship (and maybe even after it has ended) could also be included […]

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July 25, 2018

Separation & Divorce

Why You Need To Find The Right Family Lawyer

Engaging a family lawyer is not a straightforward task. Don’t just Google and pick the one that comes up first, or the one that is the closest to your home. It is really important to find the right family lawyer for you – not just any lawyer. Find The Right Family Lawyer Trust When you […]

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July 12, 2018

Separation & Divorce

How To Talk To Your Children About Divorce & Separation

Talking to your children about divorce is not something any parent wants to do. It can be emotional, upsetting and, for some families, devastating to have to discuss divorce. Here are some things to think about when it comes to how to talk to your children about divorce and separation. How To Talk To Your […]

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June 23, 2018

Family Courts

7 Questions You Must Ask A Family Lawyer Before You Hire Them

Choosing a family lawyer is a tricky business. Do you go with whoever pops up on Google first? Do you go with the ones closest to you? Or do you go with a word of mouth recommendation? If you’re thinking about hiring a family lawyer, here are 7 questions you must ask a family lawyer […]

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June 11, 2018

Mediation

What Can You Expect From Family Mediation

So you’ve decided to go down the mediation route – but exactly what can you expect from family mediation? In short, you can expect: None of this would occur if you had to resolve matters through lawyers and the Family Court. Once you have agreed to mediation, the process itself is fairly straightforward and easy. […]

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May 31, 2018

Family Courts

Ian Shann talking to ABC about reforms to family court

Move On Mediation founder and accredited family mediator Ian Shann was invited by ABC radio to comment on the recent revisions to the Family Court. Listen here from 3.42 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/perth-breakfast/breakfast/9793624 Find out about family mediation and how it works. Mediation can help you move on quickly and amicably. Read our family mediation FAQs here or contact […]

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May 23, 2018

Mediation

Divorce And Superannuation In Australia – Who Gets What?

When you get divorced you have to work out how to split your assets. Many couples know they need to split their real estate, cash, cars and personal possessions but, many also don’t realise that superannuation also comes into the picture. here’s what you need to know about divorce and superannuation in Australia when it […]

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May 12, 2018

Relationships

What Rights Do Grandparents Have To See Their Grandchildren?

What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren? When a family unit breaks up, it’s stressful for everyone involved. Parents need to learn how to navigate new family structures as a single parent or with new partners. Children have to adjust their lives and come to terms with having to split their time between […]

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April 26, 2018

Mediation

Sole vs Joint Custody – What You Need To Know

If you are a parent and getting a divorce, you may encounter the issue of “sole vs joint custody”. The terms “custody” and “access” are no longer used in the Family Law Act but they are terms commonly used when talking about arrangements for children.  It is important to understand the difference between “sole custody” […]

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April 23, 2018

Family Courts

The Benefits Of Family Court Consent Orders

Even if you’re breaking up amicably, you may need a formal agreement to legally end your relationship. It’s great if you can come to an amicable agreement about finalising and separating your finances when a relationship breaks down. But beware, such agreements may not be worth the paper they are (or are not) written on! […]

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April 3, 2018

Mediation

Arbitration vs Mediation – What’s The Difference?

Some people get arbitration and mediation confused, or think they mean the same thing. In reality they are very different processes and should be used in different circumstances. As an accredited family mediator in Perth I’ll talk you through arbitration vs mediation – what’s the difference? What Is Mediation? Mediation is a form of family […]

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March 11, 2018

Relationships

Coping With Separation

As well as dealing with the practical issues, parenting and financial matters, it is important that you find ways to manage the emotional upheaval that will inevitably occur. Here are a few tips to help you when it comes to coping with separation. Our Tips For Coping With Separation It is normal to have a range […]

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March 6, 2018

Mediation

Get It Sorted

Getting it settled Negotiating a settlement agreement with your former partner that you can both live with is likely to save you a lot of money, time and stress. If at all possible stay out of court and sort it between you. Choose lawyers extremely carefully. Many family lawyers want to proceedings to be difficult […]

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February 7, 2018

Children

Books To Help Your Children Cope With Separation And Divorce

Here is a list of books to help your children cope with separation or divorce. We’ve divided the list for different age groups and we hope your children may find them enjoyable and supportive. One of the most difficult challenges when separating is helping children understand and accept the family breakup. As parents we can […]

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Reviews From Our Family Mediation Clients

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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

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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

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Thank you once more for your kindness, wisdom and counsel.

— Georgie N, Wangara WA

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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