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What Happens at a Children’s Court Mediation? A Parent’s Guide

Parents and their child walking out of a Mediation Centre together after a Children's Court mediation session

A plain-language walkthrough of what to expect at your first mediation session — from referral to signed agreement.

Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Is Right for Your Family Dispute?

Parents shaking hands with a mediator after reaching a signed mediation agreement, contrasted with litigation

How court-based mediation compares to a contested hearing on cost, time, and outcomes for care and contact disputes.

NABFAM Accreditation Explained: What It Means for Your Mediator

Senior mediator guiding trainee mediators through mediation principles during the ACR Mentorship Programme

What NABFAM accreditation actually verifies, and why it matters when a court relies on a mediator’s judgment.

Why Courts Are Turning to Mediation to Clear Case Backlogs

Court official welcoming a family into the mediation room at a Children's Court, illustrating court referrals to mediation

A look at why magistrates are increasingly referring family matters to mediation before they reach the roll.

Free family mediation for Gauteng's Children's Courts

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