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		<title>Fair Practice Recognised as an Official Mediation Organisation by the Gauteng Division of the High Court </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective 27 May 2026&#160; Fair Practice® is proud to announce that it has been formally recognised as a Recognised Mediation Organisation (RMO) by the Office of the Honourable Judge President A.P. Ledwaba of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria.  This recognition is granted for the purposes of the Directive Introducing Mandatory Mediation in the Gauteng Division and the accompanying Mediation&#160;Protocol,&#160;&#160;a&#160;reform reshaping civil litigation in one of the country’s busiest court divisions.&#160; A milestone for Fair Practice® and for access to justice  RMO status places Fair Practice® among a select group of organisations entrusted by the judiciary to deliver mediation training and services that meet the standards required under the Gauteng Division’s mandatory mediation framework. It is a powerful endorsement of the quality, integrity and professionalism that define everything we do.  The Judge President’s notice confirming our recognition was circulated to the full spectrum of the legal profession in Gauteng and nationally including the Registrars of the Johannesburg and Pretoria High Courts, the Legal Practice Council, the Law Society of South Africa, the various Societies of Advocates and Bar Councils, the Road Accident Fund, Legal Aid South Africa, the Office of the State Attorney and the Solicitor General, among others.&#160; “This recognition is a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What the New Parental Leave Case Means for South African Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[South Africa has entered a historic new chapter in parental rights following the Constitutional Court’s recent judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour [2025] ZACC 20. For the first time, the law fully acknowledges that families take many forms and that caregiving cannot be defined by gender, biology or outdated roles. This landmark ruling replaces South Africa’s unequal parental leave system with one that is more flexible, inclusive and supportive of all parents — birth, adoptive, commissioning and same-sex. Under the previous framework, birth mothers received four months of maternity leave, while fathers were limited to ten days. Adoptive parents received only ten weeks, and adoptive parents of children over two years old were not recognised at all. These rigid categories excluded many families and perpetuated the idea that only birth mothers are “primary” caregivers. The Constitutional Court found this system discriminatory and out of touch with modern family life. In response, it has introduced a temporary but transformative approach: parents who are both employed must now share a combined four months and ten days of leave in any way they choose. They may divide the leave, alternate periods of care, or even take some [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mediation Skills Training 2026/27</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our accredited Mediation Skills Training will prepare any person to mediate disputes in any environment, including high-complex disputes in any sector.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fair Practice: Leading Africa’s Modern Mediation Movement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a recent feature by African Business Quarterly, Advocate Veerash Srikison and Fair Practice® are profiled for their pioneering role in reshaping dispute resolution in South Africa and beyond. The article traces the roots of Fair Practice® to Srikison’s personal experiences growing up under apartheid, where fairness was not guaranteed and dignity was often denied. Those early encounters with injustice shaped her belief that true resolution must do more than decide who is “right” — it must honour people, restore trust and rebuild relationships. After leaving the traditional legal path, Srikison founded Fair Practice® in 2014 to offer an alternative that integrates law, psychology and negotiation. Her approach reframes mediation from a “soft” option into a strategic business tool that protects wellbeing, supports leadership and strengthens organisational culture. The profile highlights how Fair Practice® works across multiple spheres: corporate and workplace mediation, family and community conflict, educational programmes, conflict and wellness design, and restorative dialogue processes. Each service places people — not just procedure — at the centre of resolution. As Srikison notes, “Fair practice means every voice is heard, especially those silenced by power imbalances.” The article emphasises that the world of dispute resolution has changed dramatically. Cross-border digital [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fair Practice Partners With MSSA To Deliver Accredited Mediators For Court-Annexed Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fair Practice is delighted to announce its formal partnership with the Mediation Society of South Africa (MSSA), a Recognised Mediation Organisation (RMO) under the Revised Mediation Directive and Protocol for the Gauteng Division of the High Court (June 2025). As part of this collaboration, Fair Practice will operate as an approved training partner under the MSSA umbrella, delivering mediation training that is both SABPP and now DiSAC-accredited nationally and aligned with global best practices endorsed by the IMI. All mediators who complete or have completed the Fair Practice Mediation Skills Training Course—and who are or have been assessed as competent—are eligible to apply for membership with MSSA. Mediators seeking accreditation in terms of the Mediation Directive and Protocol for the Gauteng Division are reminded that proper training is not only a guideline but a professional responsibility. To be recognised, individuals must complete formal mediation training, participate in practical roleplay assessments, and undergo a structured interview and application process conducted by MSSA. This ensures mediators meet the ethical and procedural standards required for accreditation and provide the highest quality service to individuals in conflict. Upon successful acceptance by the MSSA, they may be certified as Qualified Mediators and registered on the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Advocate Veerash Srikison Featured as South African Mediation Trailblazer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a recent profile, Advocate Veerash Srikison of Fair Practice has been recognized for her groundbreaking work in mediation, earning the title of South African Mediation Firm of the Year. Srikison&#8217;s approach uniquely synthesizes global best practices with South Africa&#8217;s rich cultural heritage. Her work is rooted in the belief that mediation, when approached thoughtfully, can transform conflicts into opportunities for strengthened relationships and improved communication. The article highlights Srikison&#8217;s dedication to a multidisciplinary approach, blending legal expertise with insights from psychology. She emphasizes the need to look beyond surface-level disagreements to address underlying issues and unmet needs. A key aspect of her work is ensuring cultural relevance in mediation, drawing upon the South African tradition of ubuntu. Srikison is also deeply committed to protecting the rights of children in legal disputes, partnering with organizations like Matla A Bana. Looking to the future, Srikison envisions mediation becoming an increasingly accessible and integrated part of the justice system in South Africa. Her insights offer a compelling vision for the evolution of mediation as a tool for community empowerment and conflict resolution. To learn more about Advocate Srikison&#8217;s innovative approach and her vision for the future of mediation in South Africa, you [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mediation Rules in South Africa: Where are we now?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 15:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This article was originally published on labourguide.co.za The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJCD) introduced voluntary court-annexed mediation (CAM) project in selective Magistrates’ courts in 2014 to provide access to justice as provided for in section 34 of the Constitution of 1996.  The benefit of mediation, to provide an accessible, affordable and a flexible process would allow any person regardless of social standing, to approach the magistrates courts for this service provided of course it was an appropriate civil/commercial dispute. While this purpose of mediation still rings true, the rules themselves have since been upgraded and flaunted in more than just the Magistrates’ courts. Since 15 March 2022, the DoJCD has placed the CAM project on hold. [1]  This means that mediation services are no longer carried out by the magistrate courts and no additional mediators have been enlisted on the court panel. The CAM project did however leave behind an amended Chapter 2, which included Rules 70 to 79, of the Magistrates Court Rules regulating the conduct of proceedings of the Magistrates’ Courts, by providing a step-by-step guideline on the usage of the process of mediation. Since June 2023 Rules 70 to 79 has been further amended [2] by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>SA Prestige Awards &#8211; Mediation firm of the Year</title>
		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/sa-prestige-awards-mediation-firm-of-the-year/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We were honoured to receive this award from Prestigious Award! This was the writeup accompanying the award: &#8220;Fair Practice was established in 2013 as an opportunity for clients to access justice through mediation more quickly. Being a client centric venture, the Johannesburg-based company recognise that people need a safe and confidential environment within which to engage directly with one other. Owner and CEO Veerash Srikison built her business on a collaborative approach and offers dispute resolution services which work hand-in-hand with clients to help reduce the traumatising experiences that conflict can trigger.Their motto &#8211; communication builds collaboration &#8211; is indicative of this endeavour and demonstrates the company&#8217;s dedication to ensuring clients feel heard and understood. &#8220;The judges were particularly impressed by the efforts made at Fair Practice to tailor their services according to the specific needs of their clients. A notable factor here is the team of wellness experts whose expertise can help those that need it most. Psychologists and healing practitioners enable Fair Practice to go above and beyond being a mediation service, helping its clients find peace and calm &#8211; dispersing their anxieties. &#8220;Combined with the supportive and personable nature of the resolution team, those that use Fair [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Communication Builds Collaboration. Member Spotlight: Veerash Srikison</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Veerash Srikison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 12:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Veerash has many people in her family that come from the litigation field. But she is the first to break out from the adversarial approach by being a mediator. As a lawyer, she noticed that there is a tension between law and mediation. With the law, there is the perception that a lawyer is here to decide for their clients and make all the decisions, whereas mediation is more about giving back power to the clients to make the final decision. She felt that this is especially important because the clients will live with those decisions for the rest of their lives, not the lawyer/mediator.&#8221; Read full article]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Legal Talk: Mediation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Veerash Srikison speaks to Pippa Hudson Cape Talk about Mediation and the rules of court that promote using mediation before coming to court and the consequences legal practitioners might face if they don&#8217;t inform their clients about mediation.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Can Mediation Fail?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From my many years as a student, practitioner and trainer of mediation, I look at the outcome of mediation, which could produce various configurations as a result of the utilisation of the mediation process, as a measure of whether the clients deemed the process appropriate.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Interview with Gareth Pike &#8211; The impact of disputes within the workplace</title>
		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/interview-with-gareth-pike-the-impact-of-disputes-within-the-workplace/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Veerash Srikison, Founder and Mediator at Fair Practice speaks to Gareth Pike Founder of Meaningful Digital about the impact of disputes within the workplace. In this interview, she offers insight into organisations benefitting from choosing mediation as a workplace dispute resolution mechanism.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>When Emotions Are High Will Mediation Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emotions are not to be feared in a dispute or conflict. It is expected. There are high stakes and each party believes they have something to lose. Mediation as practiced globally, addresses the emotions in the room and provides a confidential process to allow parties a safe space to express themselves authentically. Not because mediation is therapy or counselling but because emotions from the parties tells the mediator that there are underlying concerns, fears and need that are being left unaddressed. These emotions are driving the negotiation process within the mediation and if not dealt with properly will lead to agreements that are not realistic for the parties to fulfill. Mediators have within their skills toolkit methods to uncover the driving force behind the emotions. They are taught to know if that if they have the expertise to explore the emotions should do so in an impartial and effective way. Where mediators feel that the emotions are so high that in order for the parties to move forward they would need to attend therapy or counselling sessions, the mediator must suggest this to the parties and encourage them to work with therapists in parallel to attending mediation sessions. Some of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Interview with Sinta Ebersohn &#8211; Mediation in family and divorce disputes</title>
		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/interview-with-sinta-ebersohn-mediation-in-family-and-divorce-disputes/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fair Practice founder and mediator Adv. Veerash Srikison speaks to Sinta Ebersohn about mediation in family and divorce disputes. Veerash discusses the challenges faced when children are involved and how parents can use mediation as an advantage to understanding the needs of their child.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The different processes of dispute resolution – Mediation and Litigation</title>
		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/the-different-processes-of-dispute-resolution-mediation-and-litigation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Veerash Srikison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mediation Mediation is a confidential process facilitated by an impartial mediator. The disputants are in control of making the final decision that is realistic for their circumstances. This means that the disputants are given the opportunity to look closely at their own particular versions while exploring options together with the other disputant that will make the final agreements acceptable to all of them. The process is managed by the mediator who keeps a balanced channel of communication between the disputants. This means that everyone gets an opportunity to be heard. The mediator will also address an power imbalances that present itself in the mediation. The skills of a mediator are more intensive than just listening to what the parties say. There is a deeper understanding of what drives the dispute elicited by the mediator using their effective communication skills. Emotions are addressed in mediation as a factor behind why disputants come to a particular decision or why it is challenging for disputants to finalise a particular issue. We find that in mediation all disputants want the opportunity to share their side of the story and just to be heard. Mediation creates that safe environment for every disputant to fully understand [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Workplace Conflict Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mediation in South Africa is effective in employment disputes both prior to litigation and at any stage during the litigation process, should the employee decide to file an action. Pre-litigation Mediation: A number of employment suits are initiated when employees do not feel respected or heard by their employer. The mediation process allows both sides to communicate and, with the assistance of a trained mediator, find solutions that benefit both employee and employer. Post-filing Mediation: Mediation has a high rate of success, and that is true as to employment mediations as well. It is hard to argue with success. Through mediation, participants can often find solutions not often available through going to court, such as rehire, transfers, structured payments of settlement offers, letters of recommendation, correcting of performance reviews and revoking of discipline. Workplace Investigations If an employee complains of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation, it is best to resolve the matter internally.&#160; The alternative is that the employee can complain to the CCMA or another government agency, and/or file a litigation suit. The operative question is:&#160; what is the best way to address a complaint internally?&#160; A company could let the human resources department investigate and address the matter.&#160; [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unwed Co-Parents Rights and Responsibilities</title>
		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/unwed-co-parents-rights-and-responsibilities/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Unwed co-parents should consider working together by outlining their rights and responsibilities to create a sustainable amicable relationship for the benefit of their child. The dynamic of a family relationship has evolved nowadays to the extent where unwed parents hardly ever raise an eyebrow in society any-more. The very few unwed parents who go on to have a normal family relationship under the same roof sharing the responsibilities of raising their children don’t need their rights and responsibilities read out to them or have court endorsed documents allowing them contact with their children. However the majority of this dynamic are unwed parents who have discontinued their relationship during pregnancy or after the birth of their child and for these co-parents a structure must be put in place to ensure that their child’s best interests are taken care of. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa recognised the rights of children and the Children’s Act of 2005, was developed in the light of these constitutional rights by giving full meaning to the “best interests of the child“. According to the Children’s Act&#160;both&#160;parents, despite being unwed, may either have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights in respect of their child. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pre and Post Divorce Mediation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Divorce mediation operates on a level of good faith and utmost confidentiality. The couple decide which aspect of their separation/divorce proceedings they wish to have mediated. These include, parenting plans, separation of financial assets and maintenance agreements should they be in a marriage and have now decided to get divorced or separated. It is important to note that should minor children (above the age of 4) &#160;be involved in the family of the divorcing couple, they will be interviewed by an appropriately trained person in accordance with the Children’s Act 2005 of South Africa, which makes provisions for the child interview. The views and wishes, as expressed by the child during the interviews, on the contact schedule they will now have to adhere to, in terms of having two homes, are necessary for divorcing parents to understand the impact the change of the family dynamic will have on their child. It does not mean that the child makes all the decisions, it simply means that their child’s voice is heard and that they feel part of the process and this may impact positively on the emotional and psychological well-being of their child going forward. Post Divorce, the co-parents may still [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Mediation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mediation is a process that is being recognised and embraced in many areas, but none more significantly than the difficult process of getting divorced. In many ways, the mediation process is tailor-made for helping couples work through their challenges involved in separating their lives. Rather than leaving your fate to a total stranger (judge) that has very little time to spend on your case, you can choose to be actively involved in deciding how to address almost every aspect of your divorce with an unbiased third person, the mediator. Rather than preparing for and focusing on an adversarial legal battle that destroys relationships (with your former partner and potentially with your children) and one that drains both your bank account and your mental health, you can engage in a constructive process where you have the opportunity to present your needs directly to each other in the safety and neutrality of a mediation environment. And rather than having the court tell you when you can see your children, you can arrange a contact schedule that is not only based on the realities of your life, but that can also allow for some flexibility based on the positive co-parenting relationship that is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<link>https://fairpractice.co.za/cohabitation-agreements/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Veerash Srikison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cohabitating]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are unmarried and living together a cohabitation agreement can assist in setting out your financial rights and responsibilities. This could include clarity over ownership of the property, responsibilities for financial payments during the relationship, protection from claims against other assets or properties. In today’s evolving world of relationships, more couples choose to form live-in partnerships before committing to a formal marriage union. This is the perfect opportunity for couples to understand their routine around each others schedules and daily expectations. However most couples would benefit if this introductory cohabitation is formalised as if it were a “pre-pre-nuptial” agreement so as to avoid the conflicts around who is responsible for what during the “getting to know you” phase. This cements an open trust agreement that each person will remain responsible for their contribution to the partnership. This agreement will be subject to change if circumstances surrounding the couple change too. It is understandable that bringing up the subject of a Cohabitation Agreementcan be very uncomfortable for both you and your partner, but in a positive way it can: Help to&#160;improve communication&#160;and&#160;build up trust. Help you to&#160;understand each other better. Share&#160;your&#160;hopes,&#160;expectations&#160;and&#160;dreams. Give a&#160;clear definition&#160;of&#160;individual shares&#160;in property and finances Reduce any [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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