Mediation process in Australia

Courts usually urge disputed parties to go through the mediation process if their circumstance doesn't require court judgement. But what is mediation? Mediation is a confidential process that aids conflicted parties reach an amicable agreement. Mediators or family dispute resolution practitioners (the neutral third party in mediation sessions) are the people responsible for:

• Facilitating communication
• Promoting understanding between parties
• Assisting parties identify their needs, rights, and interests
• Using creative problem-solving techniques during the mediation session
• Not taking the side of either party or making decisions for them

Every agreement made during mediation is legally binding since lawyers and/or solicitors are responsible for the process. Information revealed during this process cannot be used later in a trial or judicial proceeding. Lawyers and mediators are skilled legal professionals who can act as mediators during the mediation