Season 2, Episode 4 – In the shoes of the mediator (with Shelby Timmins from Divorce Done Differently)

In this episode of the Simply Separated Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Shelby Timmins from Divorce Done Differently.

In this episode we talk about:

• Divorce Done Differently focus’ on Mediation for separating families
• The difference between being a family lawyer and a Mediator
• Mediation gives Shelby a greater sense of helping families going through separation
• Shelby explains the process of Mediation
• The myths and the advantages of Mediation
• Shelby explains why the Litigious process (Court) is more restrictive than Mediation
• Shelby is passionate about protecting both sides emotionally and mentally
• Mediation is the best process for most separating couples as it is much more flexible
• The effect of COVID–19 restrictions have had on the Mediation process
• Shelby explains virtual break-out rooms and privacy during an online Mediation
• Document drafting and why a Mediation results in a document
• Mediation can prepare Shelby’s clients for Court matters if unresolved
• Shelby shares that Mediation is neutral, family focused and cost effective

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Shelby Timmins.

Links

• Divorce Done Differently http://www.divorcedonedifferently.com.au/
• Shelby’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-timmins-8a1b4597/?originalSubdomain=au