Hosted by Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 36 episodes
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What Happens when a Lawyer and a Family Mediator step into a bar? Join us to find out! Dianne and Paula have real conversations about the Family Law process in Australia. Whether you are a part of the family law system or about to engage in the process, find out what the realities vs perceptions are. We don’t hold back on our individual perspectives and experiences and hope we can make some sense of the madness for our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans hosts A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, a business show with 36 episodes published.
Christmas can be a beautiful time for children but for separated parents, it often comes with pressure, logistics, and emotions running high. In this episode, Dianne and Alina break down a simple, child-focused approach
When families separate, kids feel every ripple. In this three-part series, Bayside Mediation’s Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Alina Kleiman , Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, unpack how to supp
When families separate, kids feel every ripple. In this three-part series, Bayside Mediation’s Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Alina Kleiman , Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, unpack how to supp
When families separate, kids feel every ripple. In this three-part series, Bayside Mediation’s Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Alina Kleiman , Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, unpack how to supp
In this weeks episode, Dianne and Paula unpack the often-overlooked differences between engaging in mediation through private practice versus government funded family dispute resolution. While the core principles of medi
Paula’s still in Tonga, and this week’s episode is for the animal lovers. 🐾 With recent changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, companion animals, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, and beyond are getting new legal re
In this episode, Paula dials in from Tonga, where she’s currently on secondment helping to establish a new family law service. She and Dianne explore the latest changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, with a focus on one
In this episode, Paula joins Dianne from her secondment in Tonga, where she’s helping to set up a new women's and children's legal service. Together, they unpack the significant June 2025 changes to Australia’s Family La
Dianne and Alina explore a commonly misunderstood fact, mediation can still be an option even when a Family Violence Order (FVO) is in place. With appropriate safeguards, Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can proceed safel
In this episode, Dianne and Alina debunk the common belief that separation inevitably leads to court. While emotions can run high and threats of litigation are often made, the vast majority of family law matters are reso
In this episode, Dianne and Alina break down what “full and frank disclosure” really means in a financial separation and when formal discovery might be unnecessary. Whether you’re working with a mediator or a lawyer, bot
In this episode, Dianne and Alina remind listeners that you are the one in charge when working with a lawyer. Your lawyer acts under your instructions, not the other way around. They explore how clearly communicating you
In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why lawyers sometimes recommend government funded Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services, despite long waitlists. While you wait (often two months or more), progress stalls, te
In this episode, Dianne and Alina clarify that you’re not required by law to involve lawyers or barristers to participate in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) mediation. FDR practitioners are specially trained in family la
In this episode, Dianne and Alina explore why starting with Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. Early mediation helps reduce conflict, supports healthier communication and k
Many people assume lawyers decide if mediation is appropriate, but that’s not true. In this episode, Dianne and Alina explain that under the Family Law Act, only accredited Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioners c
Mediation is often unavoidable in separation and unless there are serious safety or practicality concerns. In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why you’ll likely need to engage in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) at
Getting a letter from your ex’s lawyer can feel intimidating but here’s the truth: You don’t have to respond right away, hire a lawyer or meet their demands on their timeline. In this episode, Dianne and Alina explain wh
In Season 3 of A Lawyer and a Mediator , we’re cutting through the confusion of separation with ten straight-talking, mythbusting mini episodes. This season is all about the 10 Things You Need to Know but a Lawyer May No
In this week's episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar , Dianne and Paula discuss the roadblocks their clients face when dealing with family violence. From legal complexities to emotional barriers, they explor
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