Is an ounce of Mediation always better than a ton of Litigation in Family Law?

Maurice Edwards, a nationally accredited mediator and Special Counsel with Watts McCray Lawyers, explains the process of mediating family law disputes and the ways in which mediation can be utilised even in highly contentious and emotionally charged contests. Maurice compares mediation to the other forms of dispute resolution being collaborative law, arbitration and litigation and he highlights the advantages of mediation including the ability of choosing your own mediator. With the Family Law system in Australia in crisis and under constant review this podcast sheds light on an alternate way to resolve both family law property and parenting issues.