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Amy Robertson's Family Mediation Blog
Practical insights on separation, divorce, parenting and family mediation in Victoria and across British Columbia. I write all the articles in this collection, drawing on my years of experience as a family mediator. Some offer practical guidance on issues that arise during separation and divorce, while others explore the human side of separation and the broader practice of mediation.
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What Makes a Good Parenting Plan after Separation?
When parents separate, creating a parenting plan is an important part of building a new family structure. Parents want clarity...
Supporting Self-Represented Spouses in Family Mediation
Supporting Self-Represented Spouses in Family Mediation Over the past decade, my family mediation practice in Victoria, BC has evolved in...
Why Trust and Mediator Fit Matter in Family Mediation
Why Trust and Mediator Fit Matter in Family Mediation When people begin looking for a family mediator, they often focus...
The Top 3 Questions People Ask a Family Mediator at a Cocktail Party
The Top 3 Questions People Ask a Family Mediator at a Cocktail Party Some people, when they find out what...
The Financial Advisor’s Guide to Supporting Clients Through Divorce: Why Mediation Matters
The Financial Advisor’s Guide to Supporting Clients Through Divorce: Why Mediation Matters As a financial advisor, you are often a...
Real Client Experiences of Family Mediation in Victoria and Across BC
Real Client Experiences of Family Mediation in Victoria and Across BC As a family mediator in Victoria, BC, I have...
5 Benefits of Family Mediation in British Columbia
There are so many ways that family mediation in British Columbia can bring value to spouses that are separating or...
A Mediator’s Take on AI, Humanity and Tom Petty
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now and will likely continue to be for some time. Many industries...
Separated? Consider the Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is the idea that small events can have far-reaching consequences or impacts. Decisions and choices you make...
Why Family Mediation is like Climbing a Mountain
Most of my family mediation clients need a separation agreement and they understand this. They do not always understand all...
How Can You Support Someone Experiencing Grief and Loss
Grieving is an abstract concept for most of us. We know what it is and that it is important but...
Is Your Separation Complicated?
Some couples feel stuck because they are unsure how to move forward in their separation. Other couples feel stuck because...
How you Approach a Disagreement Matters
Separation is challenging, going through a separation during a pandemic can be more challenging. If you are like many of...
How to choose a Divorce Mediator
Mediator fit is really important. Ideally each spouse will have a chance to speak with the mediator before starting the...
Do You Have to be a Lawyer to Draft a Separation Agreement?
The short answer is no. The long answer is important to unpack though. As a Family Mediator (also referred to...
What Online Mediation Looks Like
The good news if you are considering online mediation is that the process will look very similar to the traditional...
Four Ways to Sidestep Conflict and Enjoy your Turkey
If the thought of enduring a meal—let alone an entire weekend—with your family or in-laws has you tensing up then...
WorkPeace: Get Curious
If you work in Human Resources or manage employees then you will no doubt be involved with resolving conflict at...
It Ain’t My Fault: How Best to Manage Workplace Conflict
Sean and Jason* have worked together for years. More often than not, they’ve worked at the same level in the...
How to Get a Divorce Worth Celebrating
I was watching the news recently when a segment came on about a California couple who co-hosted a Divorce Party....
5 Ways to Wrap Up Conflict for the Holidays
Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...
Separation: Do it Better than “The Simpsons”
Whether you watch The Simpsons regularly or, like me you have missed a few, it’s easy to jump back into...
Do you need a Safety Plan?
Separation can be a dangerous time for targets of intimate partner violence. Here is a list of the most common...