Mediation is a voluntary procedure for all the parties and they can choose this process at any stage. It does not matter, they use it when the issue arises or when it has reached in the court. These cases can be referred by one party, then they inform the other party, and when both parties agree, mediation is processed. At any point, when parties feel that they should mediate one or all the issues, with the permission of the court, they can refer their problem to a local Mediation Centre Gold Coast.

The process

It is a very simple and informal procedure and you can understand it easily. Its informality provides more benefits to the parties than litigation and arbitration. It is a three-stage process in which opening joint session, private sessions, and closing joint sessions are included. Both parties have to submit the relevant documents along with their case history a few days in advance. The mediator studies them and prepares himself accordingly for mediation. He has to set a day and time that is suitable for both parties and on the fixed day and time, they come to the decided place. As it is a voluntary process, the parties cannot be forced to make an agreement. In fact, if both parties do not come to a mutual point, the mediation is postponed or declared as unsuccessful. However, it happens in very rare cases but most of the cases are solved successfully by following this method. This process generates settlements that are often set by the parties themselves.

What you have to do?

Beginning of the mediation

Even if your case is in the court, you and another party can choose mediation with the consent of the court. It is necessary that both parties should agree on this process otherwise; you won’t be able to take any advantage of it.

Appointment of the mediator

The Gold Coast Mediation Centre will appoint a mediator who will interact with both parties for making them sign a mutual agreement. He will submit the relevant documents, set the time and date for the mediation sessions, and tell about the fee to his clients.

Mediation sessions

These sessions are conducted separate or combine according to the instructions of the court. During these sessions, the mediator listens to both party and identifies the common factors and makes an agreement that is acceptable for both groups.