Mediation

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) | Issuing of Section 60i Certificates | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Welcome to the world of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), where conflicts find resolution through Mediation, a collaborative and effective approach that empowers individuals and entities to take control of their disputes. Mediation, a cornerstone of ADR, offers a refreshing departure from traditional adversarial methods, fostering open dialogue and mutual understanding. At Shifting Tides, we bring you the transformative power of Mediation across a spectrum of areas, ensuring that conflicts in various domains can be amicably settled.

Imagine a process that prioritizes communication, empathy, and consensus-building. Mediation does just that, providing a neutral space where disputing parties can voice their concerns, explore solutions, and work together towards agreements that reflect their unique needs. From personal conflicts to business disputes, community matters to family issues, our ADR platform showcases the versatility of mediation across diverse spheres.
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Explore our offerings and witness how mediation excels:

Family & Divorce:

When emotions run high, Mediation offers a way to navigate family disagreements, divorce settlements, co-parenting arrangements, and estate planning harmoniously. Should circumstances not allow for mediation to be appropriate or take place, I can issue a Section 60i certificate that enables parties to go to court.

Business and Commercial:

Disagreements in business need not escalate into costly legal battles. Mediation allows companies to collaborate on resolving contractual disputes, partnership conflicts, and more. Healthcare disputes including patient-provider conflicts or medical malpractice claims; Insurance disputes such as claims processing or coverage disagreements, Intellectual property disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, or patents, Government-related disputes including administrative matters, public policy issues, or regulatory conflicts.

Employment:

Workplace conflicts can drain productivity and morale. Mediation steps in to address workplace disputes, discrimination claims, and employee grievances.

Community:

Strengthen community bonds by utilizing mediation to address neighbourhood disputes, landlord-tenant disagreements, and other local issues. Environmental disputes related to land use, resource management, or pollution.

Education:

Mediation fosters healthier learning environments by addressing conflicts between students, parents, and educational institutions, promoting collaborative solutions. Educational disputes involving students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

Shifting Tides is your gateway to understanding the incredible potential of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mediation's human-centric approach ensures that resolutions are not merely imposed but are born out of mutual agreement.

Mediation is a powerful tool for resolving conflicts and shaping a more harmonious world.

Mediation

What is mediation?

Mediation is a structured dispute resolution process that supports parties to identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives and outcomes and make decisions about future actions and behaviours, through a productive, collaborative process, supported by flexible thinking, listening and future focused communication methods.

Why try mediation?

Mediation puts the control back in your hands. Mediation can be quicker, less expensive and more satisfying than a court trial.

“If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” 

Mediation benefits

Our Fee Structure

Our fee structure can from time to time, be designed to be flexible and tailored to the unique needs of each mediation. As every case is different, we negotiate rates on an individual basis, taking into account the complexity of the situation, the estimated time required, and any special requirements. This approach allows us to provide a fair and customized fee that reflects the specific circumstances of each mediation. We are committed to transparency and will provide a detailed breakdown of costs before the mediation process begins.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)

STEP 1

Pre Mediation/Intake Assessment
(conducted separately, 2 individual sessions)
$350 per person
*All fees are inclusive of GST

STEP 2

Family Dispute Resolution Session
Half Day -$2000 (shared by parties)
Full Day -$3200 (shared by parties)
*All fees are inclusive of GST
Family mediation

STEP 1

 Pre-mediation assessment/Intake session prior to mediation (up to 1 hour for each party, conducted separately) - $ 350 per person.
  • Gathering of information and identifying issues in preparation for mediation.
  • Up to 1 hour to determine if Family Dispute Resolution is appropriate.
  • Standard preparation time including case management, phone calls, dissemination and reviewing of correspondence including risk assessment document.
  • Issue of 60i Certificate/Certificate of Dispute resolution (if applicable).
*All fees are inclusive of GST

STEP 2 - Half Day

STANDARD HALF-DAY FDR MEDIATION – (up to 4 hours) – $2000 (shared by parties)

This includes:

  • All appointment confirmations, follow up correspondence and case management.
  • Preparation of reading for up to 2 hours (in total).
  • Mediation commencing at 9.00am to 2.00pm OR 1.00pm to 6.00pm (overtime charged at $350 per hour).
  • No travel costs if mediation is conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • No venue fee when conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • No extra fee for Shuttle mediation if conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • Parenting Mediation: Detailed written record of Parenting Agreement/Plan, prepared and distributed to both parties.
  • Property Mediation: Detailed written record, prepared and distributed to both parties.
  • Section 60i Certificate (if required).
  • Coffee, tea and water with biscuits provided.

*All fees are inclusive of GST

STEP 2 - Full Day

STANDARD FULL DAY FDR MEDIATION – (4 hours and over) - $3200 (shared by parties)
This includes:
  • All appointment confirmations, follow up correspondence and case management.
  • Preparation of reading for up to 2 hours (in total).
  • Pre-mediation assessment/Intake session prior to mediation (up to 1 hour for each party, conducted separately).
  • Mediation commencing at 9.30am to 5.00pm (overtime charged at $350 per hour).
  • No travel costs if mediation is conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • No venue fee when conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • No extra fee for Shuttle mediation if conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • Parenting Mediation session: Detailed written record of Parenting Agreement/Plan, prepared and distributed to both parties.
  • Property Mediation session: Detailed written record of Property distribution, prepared and distributed to both parties.
  • Section 60i Certificate (if required).
  • Coffee, tea and water and light lunch provided.
*All fees are inclusive of GST

ADDITIONAL FEES

Child Inclusive Mediation – an additional $750.
Additional hourly rate charged @ $350 per hour.
Issue of 60i Certificate for Court - $150 .
Co-Mediation Rate - $4200 (half day)
*All fees are inclusive of GST

To secure a mediator’s time in our diary, we require a non-refundable booking fee of $350 per party, which is deducted from the final balance payable prior to mediation;

Payment of the balance in full is required at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to a mediation or intake service.

Please refer to our cancellation policy for full details.

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Family mediation research
High settlement rates
Agreement reached in 50%-85% of the cases, with more studies at the mid to high end of this range.
Better relationship between children and THEIR CARE GIVERS.
Better agreements
Mediation agreements have more shared parenting and are more detailed and specific.
High client satisfaction rates
Higher compliance rates
Mediation agreements have a higher probability of being complied with than litigation outcomes.
Improved cooperation between parents
Parents who attend mediation reported less conflict during the process and better cooperation in the first two years following mediation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution | Mediation

STEP 1

Intake Assessment with each party
$350 per person
*All fees are inclusive of GST

STEP 2

Mediation Session
$2000 (shared by parties)
*All fees are inclusive of GST
Business mediation

STEP 1

 Pre-mediation assessment/Intake session prior to mediation (up to 1 hour for each party, conducted separately) - $350 per person.
  • Pre mediation/intake session to determine if mediation is appropriate.
  • Gathering of information and identifying issues in preparation for mediation.
  • Case management, phone calls and all correspondence.
*All fees are inclusive of GST

STEP 2

Mediation session & Agreement Preparation/distribution - $2000 with each party present (maximum 2 - shared by parties)

Note: General Mediation Session costs relate to a two person case. If more than 2 parties are involved, an extra fee of $350 for each party present will be charged.

  • Up to 3 hours of General Mediation.
  • Additional hours can be booked on request @ $350 an hour.
  • No travel costs if mediation is conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • No venue fee when conducted at Shifting Tides premises.
  • Detailed written record of agreement reached and distributed to parties involved.
  • Coffee, tea and water provided.

*All fees are inclusive of GST

To secure a mediator’s time in our diary, we require a non-refundable booking fee of $350 per party, which is deducted from the final balance payable prior to mediation;

Payment of the balance in full is required at least five full business days prior to a mediation or intake service

Please refer to our cancellation policy for full details.

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