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Feb 14, 2022
4 min

What's what? - parenting agreements - parenting plans - consent orders - court orders -

The terminology can be confusing – what’s what? Here we outline the differences between parenting agreements, parenting plans, consent orders and court orders and highlight some points you may want to consider in determining what level of agreement will work best for your child/ren and for you as parents. Parenting Agreement: This is a written record of your agreement about matters relating to your children. A Parenting Agreement might include details such as, care and cont

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Oct 4, 2021
2 min

A smooth changeover

If you are feeling anxious and dread the weekly or fortnightly changeover with your ex when you children are heading off to spend time with the other parent, spare a thought for what it might be like for your child. If you are feeling tense and nervous chances are your child is picking up the vibe too and feeling equally stressed out about the meeting. You may even see this stress manifest itself in the days and hours before and after the changeover and at the changeover itse

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How to stay connected to your child even when you are not able to spend time with them?

XP Mediators

Jun 6, 2021
4 min

How to stay connected to your child even when you are not able to spend time with them?

Sadly, not all parents that would like to be able to spend time with their children or as much time as they would like to, are able to. Work commitments, new living arrangements and great distance can all lead to parents and children feeling isolated from one another. Let’s talk about some of the ways that you can stay connected even when you are apart. Connecting with babies and very young children This can be particularly tricky as babies and small children have a short att

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My Ex wants to take our children overseas - I am worried about this

XP Mediators

Apr 18, 2021
4 min

My Ex wants to take our children overseas - I am worried about this

Most people enjoy travel and the opportunity for overseas travel is for many an extra exciting experience. Travelling with children can be challenging but the thrill of sharing new adventures, culture, cuisine, meeting old friends and introducing family can enrich your children’s lives and development. Whilst it can be exciting for those travelling the parent left behind can have some concerns and may be anxious as to whether their children will be safe while away and return

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I know conflict affects me - how does it affect my children?

XP Mediators

Mar 25, 2021
3 min

I know conflict affects me - how does it affect my children?

Family Separation can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. It is particularly hard on children. Children that experience family separation do adjust over time, however research suggests that they are twice the risk of experiencing emotional and behavioural problems particularly if parents are high conflict. The way parents manage conflict after separation can be a major factor in how the child will respond to the separation and their views on relati

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Why should I pay child support when I can't see my children?

XP Mediators

Feb 18, 2021
2 min

Why should I pay child support when I can't see my children?

There are lots of answers to this question ranging from the legal to the moral response, but any response should have at the heart of it your child’s welfare and wellbeing. It is a legal responsibility Firstly, all parents have a legal responsibility to provide financial assistance towards the costs of raising their children. It is a responsibility that goes hand in hand with providing emotional, psychological, social and physical support to your child. It is a moral responsi

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How much time should our children be spending with each of us?

XP Mediators

Feb 11, 2021
3 min

How much time should our children be spending with each of us?

All families are unique and children will have their own set of experiences at the point in time at which their parents may separate. Children can cope and manage through a separation when their parents work harmoniously together to support their welfare and wellbeing and are able to understand what they need at each age and stage of their development. Following is a general guide for what children need and should be interpreted in conjunction with the historical context of

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Do I have to mediate if I already have parenting orders?

XP Mediators

Feb 9, 2021
2 min

Do I have to mediate if I already have parenting orders?

Mediation is voluntary Firstly, mediation is voluntary no one “has” to take part in mediation but there are many good reasons to take part in mediation, see our Blog Post “Why Should I Mediate”. In specific relation to having Court/Consent Orders in place, as a general rule a court will not review an order that is less than two years old, because there is an expectation that parties to the order will make a general effort to comply with a process that has already most likely

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Can I still mediate with a current domestic violence order?

XP Mediators

Feb 5, 2021
3 min

Can I still mediate with a current domestic violence order?

If you have a protection order it may or may not affect the mediation process, it depends on the conditions set out in your order. Before we launch into that it might be 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. What is a protection order or DVO? A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (AVO) court orders made by the court to stop threats or acts of domestic

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XP Mediators

Feb 3, 2021
2 min

Why should I mediate?

Most people have heard about “going to court” and for many people in a dispute or disagreement their first reaction may be to “lawyer up” and prepare for battle. Fewer people have heard about mediation. This should not be a reason to be hesitant about it as an alternative dispute resolution process. Here we outline several benefits to resolving your issues through a mediation process as opposed to taking legal action. Confidentiality Mediation processes are confidential.

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What to do if my child does not want to spend time with the other parent?

XP Mediators

Jan 28, 2021
5 min

What to do if my child does not want to spend time with the other parent?

It is not uncommon for there to be times when your child does not want to spend time with the other parent and for a variety of reasons. It is a problem that mediators and courts face all the time. If your child is refusing to visit the other parent this can be problematic for both parents. Common reasons why a child does not want to spend time with the other parent? Children that do not want to spend time with the other parent may still want to spend time with the parent,

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