Tag: Divorce Mediation
How Does Rule 41a Impact Divorce?
Sinta Ebersohn interviews Adv Etiene van Wyk of Mediation Hub about the new Rule 41a and how it impacts divorce in South Africa. Subscribe to Sinta Ebersohn’s Youtube Channel to view past and future interviews Subscribe to the Fair Divorce Podcast to listen to all her interviews and other discussions. The recent deadline for Rule41a to be implemented in […]
Are You Walking Away or Being Left Behind?
How do you feel about your divorce – are you ready to get on with it or are you resisting the process? Upon his return from a business trip, Sean greets Rachel with a nonchalant brush on the cheek. “We have to talk” he whispers in her ear as he pushes past her to tuck the […]
How to Mediate with a Reluctant Party
Mediation should be your first option so that you preserve your relationship going forward, but what are you to do when the other person does not want to enter into the process? Many people are reluctant to engage in mediation for various reasons, the most common of which is the lack of understanding of the […]
A Fair Divorce is NOT a Legal Process
. . Divorce should not be an unfair legal process. It ought to be a process of un-coupling and physical separation with among others, a legal component. . What happens to us when we get divorced? We feel sad, disappointed, disillusioned, angry and afraid of what lies ahead. Our biggest concerns are about being able to […]
There is No Winner in Divorce Court
You’re angry as hell at the spouse you thought you knew. You want to hire the meanest, toughest SOB divorce lawyer you can find and exact the retribution you deserve by going to court. How could a judge not agree that your spouse is a complete (insert description here) and side with you on all […]
When Divorce Litigation is Inevitable
Although litigation is traditionally the most common option for divorce, around 90% of divorces are settled out of court worldwide. Good litigation ought to negotiate the best compromise that will keep your divorce case out of court. However, there are instances where going to court remains the most viable option, only if you have honestly […]
Common Questions about Mediation Answered
Here are some common scenarios that couples often find themselves in as they consider divorce mediation: I want a peaceful divorce but I don’t trust that my spouse will be fully forthcoming in disclosing all of his/her financial information. Can divorce mediation still work? In order for divorce mediation to work successfully, there must generally […]
The Benefits of Mediation
. Choose to mediate which is a more effective way of resolving your differences that will benefit your family and safe guard the emotional well-being of your children. . Mediation is an informal conflict-resolution process facilitated by a neutral third-person, the mediator. Mediation gives people the opportunity to discuss their issues, clear up misunderstandings, and […]
