You can expect a measured and impartial mediation service with a focus on assisting parties to generate realistic options to resolve disputes. Ashlyn has a warm, approachable communication style and is a strong advocate for alternative resolution pathways.
By mediating with Ashlyn, you will have the support of a dispute resolution practitioner with extensive family law experience and up-to-date knowledge of the changing family law landscape.
You deserve the opportunity to self-determine you own practical outcomes in a respectful, compassionate environment.
| Half Day Mediation (either financial or parenting matters only):
$2,200 or $1,100 per person |
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| Full Day Mediation (required if both financial and parenting matters):
$3,000 or $1,500 per person |
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| Issue s60I Certificate only (where one party refuses or fails to participate, or where FDR is not suitable)
$220 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most mediations occur by “shuttle”, meaning you each sit with your own lawyer or support person in separate rooms, and the mediator goes between with negotiations.
In our experience, shuttle mediations in person give you the best chance of reaching an agreement.
If attending in person in Brisbane is not an option, then we can also conduct mediations by Microsoft Teams, Zoom or by telephone.
You will not have to see or speak to the other party or their lawyer if it is not appropriate.
Our head office is at 95 North Quay, Brisbane City where we have access to beautiful purpose-built mediation spaces. Where possible, we encourage parties to take advantage of these light-filled rooms.
However, if you would prefer to mediate elsewhere, we can book rooms anywhere you may be. Ashlyn regularly travels to the North Coast and Northern New-England in NSW, Toowoomba and the Southern Downs, and across South-East QLD.
The cost of room hire in other locations will be passed on to the parties and the cancellation policy of the rooms to be used will apply.
We will ask you to give us a copy of any DVO or AVO that is in place between you and your ex partner.
Whether or not it is appropriate to mediate will depend on the conditions of the Order.
We will carefully review the protection Order and discuss any safety concerns that you may have with you prior to the mediation day.
Often, even where there are safety concerns, we can still facilitate mediation using the “shuttle” format in separate rooms, or online in separate locations.
The mediation starts with the mediator welcoming you, confirming the “rules” of mediation (like confidentiality) and the issues to be resolved. Together, we will set an agenda for the day to make sure everything that needs to be resolved is discussed.
This may occur in the same room, or also may occur in separate rooms, depending on the circumstances and the preferences of the parties.
The mediator will then break into separate meetings with each party and have confidential discussions with them (if the parties are not already in separate rooms). The mediator will spend some time with each party to understand their concerns and whether they are in a position to make a proposal.
For the remainder of the mediation, we will explore the issues, generate options to resolve and negotiate possible solutions. Sometimes, the mediator may discuss any implications that flow if the dispute is unable to be resolved. The mediator will then focus on leading the parties to a mutually acceptable set of terms that represent their finalised agreement.
