In this episode, listen to Jane Howlett as she shares some positive co-parenting tips to help you understand how to co-parent in order to provide your children with a balanced and happy upbringing.
Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.
MEET JANE "THE FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR"
This week’s episode is entitled “Mindful Co-parenting in Divorce” and our guest is Jane Howlett. She is a trained family law mediator, with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Jane was called to the bar in 1997 and has practiced exclusively family law for more than 20 years. She has extensive experience working with families in times of crisis and is confident and competent in facilitating difficult conversations.
She is a strong proponent of non-adversarial dispute resolution processes, believing the best results come from people being part of their own solutions. Her background in social work and family law makes her ideally suited to family law mediation
WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER
Instagram: @motherof4kdplus1
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Website: www.bayofquintefamilylawconsultationandmediation.ca
If you’re interested in mediation services, email us at BoQmediation@gmail.com or phone us, Bay of Quinte Family Law Consultation & Mediation at 613 - 779 - 1036
MORE OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
🌸 The Scope of Mediation
🌸 Confidentiality and Mediators’ Duties
🌸 Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children
🌸 Tips for Co-parenting Plans
🌸 and More!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
0:28 Introducing Jane Howlett
1:54 Niki talks about meeting Jane in college
3:52 Jane talks about her personal life and how she got into mediation
5:17 Jane talks about the scope of mediation
9:00 Separation and Divorce Advice
12:20 Jane talks about dealing with clients who are going through a divorce
15:00 When is the best time to call for a mediator
20:30 Confidentiality and Mediators’ Duties
23:00 Jane talks about the psychological effects of divorce on children
27:00 Tips for Co-parenting plans
38:20 Jane’s Advice:
> Seek the assistance of a mediator
> Model working thru conflict
> It is always in the best interest of your children that you facilitate a positive relationship between your children and other parents.
41:30 Where to find Jane Howlett
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Niki & Mich
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