Central Coast Business Expo 2006

It seems all we have been doing recently is keeping our heads down and doing our work. Things are busy in the office and outside. And there are plenty of opportunities coming up to promote our business, not the least of which is the 2006 Central Coast Business Expo.

We are signing up for a booth again this year. We had plenty of fun and found many interesting people to talk to and learn from (as well as promoting our business.) A particular hello to our neighbours from the expo last year - Central Coast Uniforms and Rams Home Loans. Rams gave us sheep slippers last year. What can we score this year I wonder?

If you are a business person on the Central Coast (or even from nearby) I recommend you get along. Public invitations are probably a few months away, but if you want a stall get in touch now.

• Central Coast Business Expo website

Mediation

Don't let your situation get out of hand. Contact Erina Legal now and ask about our mediation services.

Mediation is a way of solving disputes more quickly and more cost effectively than using the court. Mediation is widely regarded as one of the most successful ways of resolving disputes. Mediation is also becoming a part of many court processes. You can learn more about mediation from Erina Legal's mediation information sheet. You can get it by emailing us or ringing us on 02 4365 6556.

Mediation is to become compulsory before making applications to the Family or Federal Magistrates Courts once all Family Relationships Centres have been established. While the Family Relationships Centres will be funded for four hours of mediation, it will still be possible for mediation to occur through private mediators.

A mediated parenting plan does not require independent lawyers to give advice, although independant legal advice is required for property settlements and for these we recommend that lawyers attend the mediation.

Denise King is a qualified mediator. She is also a member of the Law Society of NSW's Mediation Panel, LEADR, Australia's leading mediation organisation, and is a member of the Family Law Council of Australia.

The Law Council of Australia

Did you know that Denise King is a member of the Family Law Coucil of Australia?

As a member of the Law Council of Australia, Denise has access to all anticipated changes in legislation and procedure and also has a voice in such changes. This benefits our clients in that they can be sure Denise is up to date with what is happening in the law and can ensure that her clients benefit from that knowledge.

Denise has a particular intereste in Family Law and there is a special section of the Law Council's website for Family Law information and services. So, iIn addition to the above benefits, when our clients have difficulties with the Family Law processes or conduct, we can pass your issue on to the Law Council of Australia for their consideration and appropriate action.

Denise also provides a voice from the Central Coast to the Law Council which works with governement on formulating policies and laws. The Law Council makes recommendations to the Attorney General on legislation and policies. It also conducts research and provides seminars. It is their recommendations that assisted in the formation of the new family law legislation.