4 After a separation it can often be difficult for parents to work together to reach a parenting arrangement that is in the best interests of the children. There are many methods that can be employed to assist parents in reaching an agreement without a need to resort to initiating Court proceedings. One of the best ways that parents can try to reach an agreement is through mediation. In a mediation the parties are assisted by an independent, unbiased third party to try to reach an agreement that works best for the children. Depending on the age of the children it may also be beneficial to participate in a child inclusive mediation. In a child inclusive mediation, the children are included in the decision-making process by meeting with the mediator or suitably qualified consultant to give voice to their thoughts, feelings and wishes. Alternatively, the parties may wish to have a formal Family Report prepared prior to a mediation. 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And her family - her eccentric, confounding, adored father and aunt - are turning their minds to country retirement. But as the clouds of war gather and an ominous figure starts skulking in the shadows of her life, Molly’s dreams begin to falter. Then, when true love drops out of the sky and into her arms, her hopes for her life and the world are entirely upended. With the dark humour, richly detailed settings and vividly drawn characters we’ve come to expect from Rosalie Ham, this prequel to the international bestseller The Dressmaker is an unforgettable story of hopes lost, love found - and corsets loosened. ISBN: 9781761561764 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 29/10/2024 | Imprint: Picador Australia | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 400 THE GHOSTS OF AUGUST by Peter Watt It is 1914, and the storm clouds of war are building on the horizon. 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