Mediation is a form of alternate dispute resolution, which is voluntary and confidential. Your mediator will assist you in reaching an agreement, by acting as an impartial and neutral person. Your mediator will facilitate discussions and explore issues and options for resolution of disputes. The mediator does not take sides nor impose a decision on the parties. The parties retain ownership of the decisions and the issues.
Anything discussed at mediation remains confidential to the parties, and cannot be used in Court proceedings or taken outside the mediation.
Mediation can involve the parties themselves, or parties and legal representatives.
When can I use mediation?
Mediation has proven to be an effective alternate dispute resolution process to the Court system for the following types of matters:
- Family Law Property,
- Personal Injury,
- Estate Disputes and Family Provision Claims,
- Employment Disputes,
- Building, and
- Commercial Disputes.
The role of your mediator is to remain impartial and not judge or provide legal advice. Their role is simply to facilitate a conversation between the parties. They will explore issues and test options to help you find a resolution.
Court proceedings can be expensive and time consuming. Mediation can be a cost-effective and time-saving way of resolving disputes. We offer a Mediation service across a range of areas of law, helping people and businesses resolve disputes, on their own terms.
For more information, or to discuss the best option for your matter, please contact our experienced team in Bathurst, Oberon, or Lithgow on (02) 6336 1485. We're here to help!
You can also visit our dedicated KS Mediate page here for more information.
Angus Edwards | Principal