WHAT IS MEDIATION?

When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to move forward. At times the emotions and feelings can dictate how the parties feel and it is difficult or impossible to talk through the elements of the dispute to reach any satisfactory outcome. Each party may feel aggrieved and believe they are not getting a hearing, or that no one is understanding their issues or position.

Mediation can often solve the problem and lead to a negotiated settlement, where an agreement is reached. The mediator has skills and experience that provides an environment where parties can speak and be heard, where listening to the other party is enabled and where the parties are given ways to create options about how to move forward. The parties to the mediation are in control the outcome. A mediator facilitates helpful communication, promotes understanding, assists each party to identify their own needs and interests, and practices creative problem-solving techniques to enable the parties to come to their own agreement.

The mediator does not offer advice or give direction concerning what outcomes the mediator feels is appropriate. Instead the mediator guides the parties in coming up with options and processes on how to move forward. Mediation can often be successful if both parties are willing to find a resolution and participate in good faith. Mediation gives the parties control the outcome, the mediator controls the process. Mediation provides an alternative to the litigation route or other more formal processes. The kind of solutions are often more diverse than the remedies available in courts and tribunals.

More and more today people are looking to mediate a solution when confronted with a dispute simply because it is so much less costly than proceeding to court. The process can also be a lot quicker than a court proceeding. Often the courts will mandate that parties to a dispute seek mediation before a court case can continue.

In the workplace, within families, in neighbourhood disputes, trouble between siblings about an elderly parent, and many other scenarios can lead to conflict and dispute. The likelihood for conflict is a reality. Conflict can cause a great deal of stress, financial loss and lost time. While not every dispute may have a happy ending, ignoring any one of them can have negative consequences. Mediation could be the answer for your situation as you face conflict or dispute in any arena. Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you. Don’t hesitate to ask for a free diagnostic consultation here.

Yours Sincerely

Craig Anderson

Owner Mediate-Me,

NMAS Nationally Accredited Mediator.

Bach. Elec. Eng. M. Min.Lead.

How can I help?

My training and experience will enable me to mediate the following dispute resolution scenarios:
1.       Workplace Disputes
2.       Neighbourhood Disputes
3.       Elder Disputes.
4.       Will disputes.
5.       Business Disputes
6.       Financial and Property Disputes.
7. Family Law Court Mediation - I have colleagues who will attend to your every need.
My business Mediate-Me provides Dispute Resolution and other educational services to assist in resolving and reducing conflict and reaching agreements on the scenarios listed above.
My approach to mediation is to ensure that clients understand their legal rights and obligations so that any decisions they make are with informed consent. I also encourage them to seek legal advice on agreements reached. My referral list of professionals is important for me and for my clients.

What you can expect from us

Fast, efficient and professional services – we can generally book clients in within a couple of days of contact depending on their availability. We offer after hour appointments if required.
Mediation in person at any venue in Melbourne or by negotiation in regional Victoria.
Mediation by way of video Mediation Online through the Zoom platform, or Microsoft Teams.
Conferencing.
Rooms at a neutral venue for mediation meetings in a venue suitable to your location.