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Family and financial security are two of the most important things in life. When you need help in these areas, only the best will do.

Northern Beaches and North Shore Family Law Mediation is one of the strongest names in family law mediation and our team of dedicated specialists are leaders in their field. You can confidently put your trust in us to achieve the best outcome for you. Our services include -

+ Parenting Mediation
+ Child Inclusive Mediation
+ Property Mediation
+ Parenting & Property Mediation
+ Lawyer Assisted Mediation

We understand that coming to mediation can be daunting. We want to do everything possible to help you prepare. This includes giving you access to information that will empower you to understand the process and make the decisions that you need to. We offer the below process in person at our premises located in the Lifestyle Building in Brookvale, and also over Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

18/10/2026

Separation is hard enough without wondering how you'll manage financially.

Many people don't realise there is government support available during and after separation, including options through Centrelink and Services Australia for family payments, income support and child support arrangements.

We can't give financial or legal advice, but we can help you understand what questions to ask and point you towards the right information and services, so you can move forward with confidence.

If you'd like to talk anything through, email us at [email protected] — we're happy to answer your questions.

13/10/2026

Children feel more than we often realise during separation.

They pick up on tension, changed routines, and unanswered questions, even when we try to shield them from it. What helps most is stability, reassurance, and parents who can still work together on their behalf.

Mediation gives you and your co-parent a calm, structured space to make decisions with your children's wellbeing at the centre, not caught in the middle. From living arrangements to school choices and special occasions, we help you build a plan that genuinely reflects what your family needs.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation.

You can also find out more, or book a session, at nbnsmediation.com.au.

Northern Beaches and North Shore Family Law Mediation
ABN 71 407 185 167
Belrose
0420 381 717
[email protected]

11/10/2026

How long does mediation take?

It's one of the first questions people ask, and the honest answer is: it depends.

Every family's situation is different. Some matters are resolved in a single session. Others need more time, more conversations, and more care.

What matters most isn't speed, it's working through things at the pace that you need, so the outcome actually lasts.

If you'd like to talk anything through, email us at [email protected] — we're happy to answer your questions

29/09/2026

Tips for reducing conflict with your co-parent:

Co-parenting after separation comes with its own challenges, especially when emotions are still raw.

A few things can help:
1. Keep communication focused on the children, not the past.
2. Stick to agreed routines where you can.
3. Choose written messages over phone calls and speaking in person when tensions are high.
4. Assume it is stressful for your children when they are around tension between their parents and do all you can to avoid conflict occurring around them.
5. Take a deep breath and slow down before reacting to your co-parent.
6. Treat your co-parent the way you wish for them to treat you (even if in your view they don't deserve it, your kids are watching and they need you to be the adult).

None of this makes co-parenting easy, but it can make all the difference for your children and for you in the short term and the long term.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation.

Northern Beaches and North Shore Family Law Mediation
ABN 71 407 185 167
Belrose
0420 381 717
[email protected]

27/09/2026

What if my ex refuses mediation?

It's one of the most common worries we hear, and it's completely understandable.

The good news is that a simple "no" today doesn't have to be the end of the story. We can reach out directly to invite the other person to take part, explain what mediation actually involves, and address any concerns they may have. Many people who are hesitant at first come around once they understand more about the mediation process.

In most cases, attempting mediation is also a required step before matters can go to court, so it's worth exploring properly before ruling it out.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation.

You can also find out more, or book a session, at nbnsmediation.com.au.

22/09/2026

How do we tell our kids we are separating?

It's often the conversation parents dread most.

A few things tend to help:

1. 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 about why their parents are separating - they don't need every detail, they need reassurance, love and support.

2. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁, and that they are still loved by both of you.

3. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴. By working to avoid blame you protect them from conflict and avoid them being in a position where they are being asked to engage in adult problems including who is to blame and how to address the pain that has been caused.

4. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸, even the hard ones and if you don't know all the answers let them know you'll make make things clear to them when you are clearer yourself.

4. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹.

There's no perfect way to have this conversation, but a little preparation and a lot of reassurance goes a long way.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation, or email [email protected] for a copy of our free resource.

Northern Beaches and North Shore Family Law Mediation
ABN 71 407 185 167
Belrose/Warriewood
0420 381 717
[email protected]

20/09/2026

Divorce brings a lot of questions.

What happens to our finances? Where will the kids live, and how will we share our time with them? How do we divide the things we've built together, fairly?

These are big questions, and it's natural not to know where to start.

We're here to help guide you through that uncertainty; to provide clarity, answer your questions, and help you understand what your next steps might be.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation.

30/08/2026

What we're trying to address:

Too often, separation gets caught up in a system built for conflict rather than resolution. There is little safe, structured space for two people who have lost trust in each other to find a way forward.

That's the gap NBNS Mediation exists to fill. We create a calm, structured environment where you can be heard, make informed decisions, and move confidently towards the future.

Visit our website at https://nbnsmediation.com.au/ to learn more

20/08/2026

Mediation Vs. going to court

Mediation isn't about winning or losing. It's not two lawyers going head-to-head or preparing for a courtroom battle.

It's something different: a chance for you and your former partner to sit down together to resolve the issues that matter - whether that is arrangements for your kids moving forwards, or how you will reach a fair property settlement.

It's also a necessary legal step most separating couples are required to attempt, before they can go to Court and for good reason. Mediation exists to help you reach resolution before things ever need to go anywhere near a courtroom.

At NBNS Mediation, we create the calm, structured space that makes those conversations possible.

For more information, call 0420 381 717 for a free phone consultation.

16/08/2026

Separation doesn't have to be a battle to be won.

It shouldn't be made harder by a process that treats it that way. People deserve a fair, dignified path through one of the most difficult transitions of their lives.

By providing clear, relevant information, we hope to make that a reality for everyone.

We also offer free consultation calls, so you can see if this approach might suit you. Call 0420 381 717 to book yours.

Address

8/92a Mona Vale Road, Warriewood
Sydney, NSW
2102

Telephone

+61420381717

Website

https://nbnsmediation.com.au/

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