Mediation Process
STEP 2:
Mediation Agreement
Review and sign the Mediation Agreement, and pay the issued invoice. The agreement must be signed by all parties before mediation can proceed. Mediation Process
STEP 3:
Intake
The practitioner will undertake an intake session lasting approximately 1 hour with each party to assess whether mediation is suitable to proceed.
An intake session is where each party will have a separate and confidential telephone conversation with the practitioner.Â
If mediation does not proceed, a section 60I certificate may be issued.
STEP 4:
Mediation session
Mediation takes place at the agreed time and location (or virtually) either in one-room as a joint mediation, or in separate rooms as a shuttle mediation.Â
STEP 5:
Documentation
The purpose of mediation is for both parties to leave with an agreement in place. This agreement can be drafted into a document; either legally or non-legally binding. The mediator will be able to draft a non-legally binding document for self-represented parties. If there is a lawyer present, the lawyer will draft the agreement.Â
Legal representation
If you are legally represented, your lawyer will provide you with legal advice throughout the mediation and draft the agreement if reached.Â
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If you are not legally represented, we can refer both parties independent lawyers for legal advice and to draft any agreements reached.Â
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If you do not wish to obtain legal advice, the mediator can draft a parenting plan upon agreement however cannot provide legal advice at any point.Â