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Mediation serves as a powerful tool for resolving disputes without the need for court intervention. By fostering open communication and understanding, individuals can reach agreements that benefit all parties involved, saving time and reducing stress. De Facto couples are given the same legal rights as married couples in respect to the division of property. ​ https://measuredmediation.com.au/de-facto-relationship

What is mediation? Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps you and the other party or parties: * identify disputed issues * develop options * consider alternatives and * try to reach an agreement. Mediation is an alternative to a judge imposing a decision on you and provide an opportunity for parties involved in a legal dispute to reach an agreement without the uncertainty, cost and time of a court hearing. It is the process usually adopted to try to resolve disputes in general federal law matters in the Court.

Workplace Mediation Conflict between work colleagues or management can be very stressful and damaging upon those in conflict and cause a disruptive effect upon those in the wider work area. There is quite often a sense of urgency around any workplace issue involving people in conflict. The response and service initiation need to be prompt. ​ The mediation process provides a safe forum for people in conflict to express their perspectives. Mediation is intended to provide those in conflict with an understanding of what has arisen and to move forward to a mutual agreement for agreed actions. ​ MORE: https://measuredmediation.com.au/employment-disputes

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Massive numbers gathered outside Victoria’s Parliament House yesterday to tell Jacinta Andrews’ Government they are BLOODY THIEVES!!! Shared Bernie Finn

Mediation stands as a powerful alternative to court, offering a more personal and cost-effective approach to resolving disputes. By choosing mediation, individuals can save time, money, and emotional stress while working towards a solution that respects everyone's needs. We offer a free, initial, no-obligation assessment to discuss whether mediation suits you. Simply send us your enquiry! https://measuredmediation.com.au/contact

Why would you seek School mediation? Conflict in a school environment can be damaging to all parties concerned and have a wider disruptive effect upon the school community. ​ The parties in a mediation process are provided with the opportunity to have their issues heard in a fair and reasonable way. In schools, other methods of conflict resolution may involve a solution or decision being imposed upon the parties by someone in authority. However, School mediation invites parties to formulate their own solutions, and to take responsibility for their actions. ​ Who uses a School mediation service? Conflict in schools can arise in many different ways. The conflict situations that arise can be; ​ * Parent to school * Teacher to teacher * Teacher to administrator ​ Emotions can run high and the challenge is to respond with a process that can manage the conflict constructively. Contact our team today to discuss your matter further. https://measuredmediation.com.au/contact

Unlock a path to resolution with our mediation services, designed to foster understanding and collaboration. Experience a balanced approach that helps parties navigate disputes effectively, avoiding the stress and costs of court. Contact us today for a FREE consultation. https://measuredmediation.com.au/contact

🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will cease CDC recommendations for routine COVID-19 vaccinations for children, teens, and pregnant women. This policy shift underscores doubts about the vaccines’ safety and necessity. The COVID-19 vaccine never should have been approved, lacking clear evidence of therapeutic value for these populations. The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) reveals a stark reality, with over 1 million reported injuries, including thousands of deaths and severe disabilities— far surpassing adverse events from other vaccines like influenza. While not all reports confirm causation, the data suggests a disturbing safety profile, intentionally overlooked by regulators. This decision marks a critical pivot, challenging the continued use of a vaccine with questionable efficacy and significant reported harms. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hhs-stop-recommending-covid-shots-children-pregnant-women-wsj-reports-2025-05-15/ Shared Kari Bundy

In Australian family law, mediation, specifically Family Dispute Resolution, is mandatory before applying to the Family Court for parenting orders. This requirement is outlined in Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975, which mandates that parties must attempt to resolve disputes about children's matters through FDR. ​ If you have a family law matter, please contact us today for a FREE consultation to determine if mediation is suitable. https://measuredmediation.com.au/contact

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In total, he owed the ATO more than $300,000. This included penalties as a result of non-payment. A nasty family court battle ensued — court documents show Paul attempted to extend the period they were considered de facto for. ​ Millie's lawyers submitted he did this in a bid to assign more years of his tax debt to her. The court battle ended with a "shattering" judgement. ​ A family court judge ruled Paul's tax debt be factored into the property settlement, including the amount he incurred four years before their de facto relationship began. ​ 'It's about seeing me with nothing'. Millie was ordered to pay him nearly half a million dollars within 90 days, or her home would be sold in order for those funds to be distributed. ​ Millie vehemently denies knowing about the tax debt. The judge stated Paul was not a credible witness and had given conflicting answers during cross-examination, while Millie was declared a credible witness. ​ Despite this, the judge determined she was aware of Paul's tax debt, or at least his reluctance to file tax returns. The letter she had helped draft years before her de facto relationship with him began was a piece of evidence that worked against her. ​ Paul also submitted that Millie knew about his tax debt, and said the pair had discussions about it. The judge said Millie would have benefited from his non-payment of tax, because Paul would have had more income. ​ However, the judge made a 15 per cent adjustment on the proceeds of the property pool in Millie's favour, recognising that Paul had accumulated an "unnecessary" tax debt and made almost no attempt to reduce it. ​ Millie and her son were forced to pack up and leave the family home. "By assigning his debt, including fines, interest, and penalties, the courts effectively deemed it my responsibility as his de facto partner to manage not only his affairs, but also his dishonest behaviour," she said. ​ "It is wrong that a debt that someone is unaware of, has no involvement in, has no control over, be incorporated into the family law system with a property settlement. ​ "This debt has been assigned to my and my son's home — a debt that I'm not allowed to enquire about because it's not in my name. That is financial abuse." The judge also determined the duration of the relationship to include the 12 months Paul remained at the house, despite Millie submitting their relationship had ended. ​ This allowed another year of taxation debt to be included. "I feel that it has taken away my autonomy in the relationship, that I've actually had no say as to what my relationship was," Millie said. ​ With no way of raising the money needed to pay her ex out, her home was ordered to be sold. On top of having his tax debt included in the property settlement, Paul also received 25 per cent of the profits of the net property pool. ​ Tax debts used as a weapon by abusers and unfortunately, Millie's case is not unique. Advocates and experts say tax debts can be used as a weapon in the arsenal of abusers. ​ If you or someone you know are experiencing something similar, please don't wait until it is too late and the court decides for you. Reach out to our team today to discuss your matter further. ​ https://measuredmediation.com.au/contact

'Revenge debt' in relationships is being used as a weapon — it's a growing problem Millie learned the hard way. ​ It's the day Millie* has dreaded for months. As she looks down at the deed to her house, sobbing and shaking, she inks her signature on the final page. ​ Millie's family home of 27 years has just sold at auction. ​ It's an occasion that would normally call for celebration, but for Millie, it's a day marked with feelings of betrayal, defeat and grief. ​ "My house is not a commodity," Millie says through tears. "This is my heart and soul." ​ Millie's home has become collateral in a nasty family court battle initiated by her ex-de facto partner. The court battle revealed her ex had racked up a tax debt of more than $300,000 — and her home was put on the line to pay for it. ​ It's the place where birthdays were celebrated in the backyard, and the loss of loved ones mourned in the lounge room. It's where she brought her newborn son home to and watched him grow up. It's her place of business and sole source of income. ​ Now, it's likely to be bulldozed. ​ A developer bought her property at auction and she was helpless to do anything to stop it. ​ Her story begins more than a decade ago, when she started dating Paul. Millie had come out of a 10-year marriage, and she shared a son with her ex-husband. She said her relationship with Paul started as a friendship, and they dated casually on-and-off for several years. ​ While they were friends, he came to her asking for her help to draft a letter to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). He'd accumulated a tax debt of over $50,000 and wanted to use Millie's computer, asking for her help to write a letter to the ATO to be put on a payment plan. ​ She did so and thought nothing more of it — but this small act of kindness would become a ruinous error. In 2012, Millie received a devastating health diagnosis and Paul moved in. ​ It was from this point that the court ruled they were in a de facto relationship. Millie said Paul assured her multiple times throughout their relationship that he had paid off his debt. She said their relationship was tumultuous and their financial situation quickly became a sticking point. ​ "During the first half of our relationship, I was financially supporting him — that caused a lot of tension in our relationship," she said. When the pair moved in together, Paul rented out the house that he owned. ​ Court documents show he received hundreds of thousands of dollars when he sold it, spending some of the money on overseas holidays with Millie and her son, alongside living expenses and two cars, one of which Millie used. ​ He also put money and free labour towards building a carport at Millie's home and paid for some of her son's school fees, with his lawyers submitting he made financial contributions to the asset pool. ​ Millie said this was in lieu of him paying rent or board for several years, adding that she paid for her and her son's half of the holidays. ​ In 2018, after six years together, she ended their relationship and asked him to leave. "He refused and that's when he threatened to take my home and my business if I made him leave," ​ Millie said. ​ A 'shattering' court judgement Paul remained at the property for 12 months before finally leaving. Millie thought that was the end of that chapter in her life, until she was served with a family court order in 2021. ​ Millie understood that the relationship was classified as a de facto partnership, but believed her home would be protected as she never included Paul on any of her bills, and he wasn't listed on the mortgage. ​ During court proceedings, Millie discovered that in family law, taxation debts can be considered a joint liability, despite often being accrued in one person's name. ​ But it's up to the discretion of the court. Court proceedings revealed Paul, a sole trader, had not been filing his tax returns. Two years after Millie ended their relationship, Paul filed over a decade of returns in one hit, dating back to four years before he moved in with Millie.

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Navigating parenting plans can be challenging, but finding common ground is essential for the well-being of children. Embrace the opportunity to create a structured agreement that prioritizes their needs and fosters a cooperative co-parenting relationship. ​ https://measuredmediation.com.au/parenting-plan

Explore the power of patient advocacy and learn how it can transform lives. Patient Advocates are simply people who care about patients as fellow human beings enough to act on that care. ​ Our services include but are not limited to medical examination and evidence collection, religious and cultural issues related to medical procedures, providing support, crisis intervention, and advocating on our client’s behalf to the relevant organisation or commission. ​ Visit our website for a FREE consultation today https://humanrightsadvocates.com.au/contact-us

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