The mediation steps
Step 1
A preliminary conference with each party involved whereby the process is explained, a history obtained and provides both Russell and you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the matter, expectations and the suitability of the dispute for mediation. If a mediation is to proceed an agreement to mediate is signed.
A preliminary conference with each party involved whereby the process is explained, a history obtained and provides both Russell and you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the matter, expectations and the suitability of the dispute for mediation. If a mediation is to proceed an agreement to mediate is signed.
Step 2
A mediation session can take up to 4 hours, variable depending on the issues. Mediation may involve just the parties, or you may have a lawyer present; others will have sought legal advice beforehand. The actual session involves hearing an opening statement from the mediator then both parties – allowing an opportunity to tell your story.
A mediation session can take up to 4 hours, variable depending on the issues. Mediation may involve just the parties, or you may have a lawyer present; others will have sought legal advice beforehand. The actual session involves hearing an opening statement from the mediator then both parties – allowing an opportunity to tell your story.
Step 3
Defining your interests and needs, then setting an agenda of issues to work through. Options are developed and explored. Russell’s role is to both facilitate this and assist parties in generating options where appropriate.
Defining your interests and needs, then setting an agenda of issues to work through. Options are developed and explored. Russell’s role is to both facilitate this and assist parties in generating options where appropriate.
Step 4
A private session is had with each individual party to further identify needs, clarify agendas and take time to reflect before coming together again.
A private session is had with each individual party to further identify needs, clarify agendas and take time to reflect before coming together again.
Step 5
Final negotiations will clarify and then hone an agreement to be written up and signed by both parties. If it is a family law children’s matter it can be left in the form of a parenting plan or converted into consent orders later so that it becomes an order of the court.
Final negotiations will clarify and then hone an agreement to be written up and signed by both parties. If it is a family law children’s matter it can be left in the form of a parenting plan or converted into consent orders later so that it becomes an order of the court.