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Legal | The Silent Asset: Superannuation, Power Imbalances, and Getting Heard in Mediation
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- Divorce and Separation
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 1230
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Summary
What does it actually mean when someone says, "I just want to be heard" and why does it matter so much in mediation? In this episode, I'm joined by Gerard Rees , Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Simple Separation , to unpack what mediators listen for, how power imbalances show up, and why superannuation is often the most underestimated asset in family property settlements. We talk through full and frank disclosure , why you shouldn't mediate "blind," and the very real house vs super trade-offs that can shape your life not just now but in 10, 15, 30 years. In this episode we cover: Why "I want to be heard" can signal a power imbalance (especially financially); The non-negotiables before mediation: an agreed balance sheet + values + disclosure; Why legal advice before mediation changes everything (confidence, clarity, reality testing); How the law recognises non-financial contributions (parenting + domestic work); Why super feels "personal" (and why people get emotionally attached to it); The most common house vs super trade-off and how to think it through; Gerard's best "pause before you agree" tip: today's needs vs future security. Let's Keep the Conversation Going: Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments you're not alone in this. Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE . Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE . Guest: Gerard Rees , Senior Mediator, Simple Separation Website Instagram Loved This E…