Mediation Queensland

Mediation

Alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation can be an appropriate next step for you in your dispute or litigation matter.

Our mediator is the neutral third party that you need to assist you reach agreement about your diispute. We conduct mediations where parties have their lawyer present, and when parties do not wish to include the further intervention of lawyers.

What is mediation?

Mediation is a process that allows parties with a dispute to use the assistance of a trained and impartial mediator to reach a resolution of their matter. The goal of mediation is to arrive at mutually beneficial agreements through open communication and respectful negotiations. This type of alternative dispute resolution can be used for a variety of issues, including estate litigation, employment disputes, restorative justice mediations, and other contractual disputes.

How will it work?

In Australia, family dispute resolution or mediation is a voluntary process that takes place outside of court and involves the intervention of an independent third-party mediator. During the mediation session, the mediator will help each party express their respective perspectives and objectives, as well as identify areas of common ground. The mediator will then work to facilitate a mutually beneficial solution that both parties can agree upon. If no agreement is reached during the session, the mediator may make recommendations for additional steps that can be taken in order to resolve the dispute.

Mediation can help reduce stress and cost for families compared to litigation, making it an increasingly popular form of dispute resolution in family law cases in Australia.

In parenting matters, the mediator can also issue a certificate under section 60i of the Family Law Act to tell the Federal Circuit and Family Court about whether mediation proceeded, and if not, why not.