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

• 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.