When parents separate, one of the most important decisions they need to make is how to formalise arrangements for their children.Two of the most common options are a Parenting Plan and Consent Orde...

Family mediation, also known as Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), is often the first step in resolving parenting disputes after separation. While many people are willing to participate, it is not un...

If you have never attended mediation before, it is natural to feel nervous about the process. Many people worry they will be put on the spot, cross-examined, or asked difficult legal questions.The ...

One of the most common questions separating parents ask is: “Can I refuse family mediation?”The short answer is: you can choose not to participate in family mediation, but there may be consequences...

Shuttle mediation is a form of Family Dispute Resolution where the parties do not need to sit together in the same room during mediation. Instead, the mediator communicates separately with each per...

When parents separate and cannot agree about parenting arrangements, one of the most common questions is whether a Section 60I certificate is needed before court proceedings can begin. In many pare...

If parenting arrangements or financial issues need to be resolved after separation, one of the first questions many people ask is whether family mediation is required before court proceedings can b...

Mediation has grown in popularity, but there are still many myths that stop people from exploring this effective option. At Clarity Mediation Centre, we hear these misconceptions often - and we’re ...

Mediation often brings up strong emotions. After all, you're discussing important issues with someone you've had conflict with - possibly your former partner or co-parent. Staying calm and focused ca...