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Mediation Services

Modes of service, how it works and key considerations.

Intake & Assessment

90mins - $230/ person.

Intake involves a 1:1 session with each party separately. An assessment is made during this session as to whether mediation is appropriate. Each party is asked to consider the concepts of parenting coordination, property & financial issues. Willingness to mediate and issues preventing mediation such as Family Violence are explored during this session.

Mediation - Parenting

4hours ~ $240/hour ~ Per person

Includes documentation of agreements, emails, letters & issuing of 60i certificates.

If a more detailed parenting plan is needed (more detail required than what is written up during mediation) a further 3 hours will be allocated at $720 ~ per person. This fee includes phone calls / emails/ parenting plan construction and signatures

Takes place post intake and assessment and requires agreement between each party. Subsequent sessions may be required at additional cost.

Mediation - Property and Financial settlement

Approx 4-6 hours needed @ $240/hour/ person

Includes documentation of agreements, emails, phone calls, letters & issuing of 60i certificates. If you come to an agreement a written record (Heads of Agreement) can be created that you can give to your lawyer so that it can be formalized into a legally enforceable document.

Separate to parenting mediation - Property & Financial mediation requires its own mediation session/s with 1:1 intake first for each party to review all disclosed property and financial data. Once intake is complete for both parties, and it is deemed appropriate, mediation will be scheduled. Parties are strongly advised to receive legal and financial advice before attending this session.

Extended family mediation

Following intake

$240/hour /person

Normally 3-4 hours is required

Separate to parenting and Property & Financial mediation 'Extended family mediation' requires its own mediation session/s with 1:1 intake assessment first for each party to review all issues. It is then followed by mediation between the relevant parties.

Agreed Separation :

$240/hour /person

The drafting of your agreements around parenting and property into a format that you can then choose, if you wish, to make legally binding through your lawyer.

A cooperative separation where both parties are amicable but still need to formalize a parenting plan and financial agreement to ensure clarity and fairness in co-parenting responsibilities and asset division. Intake session is still required to assess the appropriateness of mediation.

Health advocacy (Stand-Alone Service)

POA

Involves supporting and empowering patients & their family's by ensuring they receive the best possible care and have access to necessary resources. This includes: Facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Ensuring informed decision-making by helping patients understand medical information.

Addressing healthcare barriers such as financial constraints, language barriers, or lack of access to services.

Essential aspects and key considerations

Child -Focused

While the adults' needs and concerns are addressed, the primary goal is to ensure the child’s safety, stability, and overall well-being.

LGBTQI aware

A safe, inclusive, and respectful space for resolving disputes while recognizing the unique challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning individuals.

Trauma Informed

An approach that responds to the impact of trauma on individuals involved in a family dispute.

Gender-Balanced

Balanced mediation where all genders are acknowledged & perspectives are equally valued and considered during mediation. The mediation environment is fair, respectful, and inclusive of gender-diversity, helping to avoid any bias or discrimination.

Process overveiw

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Telephone conferencing

Video Conferencing

(preferred)

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