Sadly, not all parents are able to spend as much time with their children as they would like to. Let’s talk about some of the ways that you can stay connected even when you are apart.

If you have a protection order it may or may not affect the mediation process, but it depends on the conditions set out in your order. It’s worth noting the basics of a protection order — What they are, how they work and what does it mean for mediation if you have one.

Mediation or in a family law context, Family Dispute Resolution, is a common way for parents in Australia to resolve disputes relating to parenting matters and there are many benefits to it.

For many people in a dispute or disagreement, their first reaction may be to 'lawyer up' and prepare for battle in court. Fewer people have heard about mediation, however, this shouldn't be a reason to be hesitant about using it as an alternative dispute resolution process.

Separations can be hard for children and it’s not uncommon for there to be instances when your child does not want to spend time with the other parent - It's a problem that mediators and courts face all the time.