Category Archives: EDR

Mediation – Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE MEDIATOR’S BACKGROUND? Barry Berger Barry Berger is a Family Law Accredited Specialist, Collaborative Lawyer, NMAS Accredited Mediator and Arbitrator. Barry Berger is one of Australia’s most experienced family lawyers and is known in the profession for giving strategic legal advice in complex family law matters, an innovator in collaborative law and alternative […]

What’s Love got to do with it?

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? [1] What is it about Pre-Nups !?!   A lot has been written, and continues to be written, about how couples and their lawyers need to conduct themselves according to quite strict legal requirements when they contemplate having a Pre-nup.[2] When one looks at the situation more holistically […]

Who knew Separation Mediation even existed?

Who knew Separation Mediation even existed? by Margy Nixon It wasn’t until beginning work with the Dignity.edr team that I discovered that Separation Mediation existed. A friendly divorce is do-able. For separating couples who want positive outcomes without the high costs, time and emotional toil of the legal fight out – separation mediation is the […]

What is Effective Dispute Resolution (EDR)?

Effective Dispute Resolution: A journey with Dignity EDR Conflict is just a part of life, and it exists in all kinds of relationships. Sometimes, these disagreements are only minor. However, couples with different expectations and opinions can sometimes have disagreements that unfortunately spiral, which can sadly lead to significant personal, financial and health issues if […]