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ARTICLE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2020

Mediation: 5 key points you need to consider

Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution option that avoids the costs, time and stress of court proceedings.

AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
  1. What is Mediation and why do it?

Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution option that focuses on problem solving. The parties work together to solve the issues that are preventing them from reaching an agreement, with the help and guidance of a neutral third party. The Mediator facilitates discussions and negotiations between the parties.

Early intervention and the use of the Mediation process can help parties reach an outcome that avoids the costs, time and stress of court proceedings.

  1. What will happen at my Mediation?

At the Mediation the parties will first outline what they believe the issues are. The Mediator will then assist the parties to articulate their desires and reasoning to help the parties reach an amicable outcome. The Mediator will not make evaluations or choose sides; they are there to help both parties. The Mediation is completely confidential and things said at Mediation can not be raised later in court. This means the

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