mediation lawyer gold coast
Corey Harrison is both an experienced mediator and mediation lawyer, and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner registered with the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department. When Corey is your mediator he has a calm, neutral and solution-focused approach, employing techniques designed to de-escalate disputes and achieve a resolution to your matter.
Our Gold Coast mediation lawyers are also experienced at representing you at mediation and have your interests as their priority while using their skill to negotiate a great outcome with the assistance of the mediator.
Why Choose Our
Gold Coast Mediation Lawyers?
Accredited family law mediators
Local knowledge of Gold Coast family court procedures
Skilled at high-conflict and complex family matters
Cost-effective alternative to litigation
Focused on outcomes that protect children and preserve relationships
All of our Gold Coast mediation lawyers have experience in the relevant courts and have great knowledge of the relevant court procedures, which enable them to advise you on how to use mediation as a cost-effective alternative to litigation. Our mediation lawyers always focus on protecting children and preserving relationships.
What is Family Law Mediation?
Family law mediation includes a number of types of mediation to resolve family law disputes. These include property mediation, family dispute resolution and child-inclusive mediation. During a mediation, the mediator facilitates respectful negotiations between the parties to arrive at a cost-effective resolution to the matter without going to court.
One of our Gold Coast mediation lawyers can be available to advise you and represent you through the mediation process with professionalism, compassion and empathy.
One of our Gold Coast mediation lawyers can be available to advise you and represent you through the mediation process with professionalism, compassion and empathy.
How the Family Mediation Process Works
The family law mediation process with us, step-by-step, generally flows like this:
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After booking with us, you have your initial consultation with one of our Gold Coast mediation lawyers.
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Our mediation lawyer will prepare for mediation, including gathering any necessary documents which can include bank statements, school attendance reports, or medical reports. They will also prepare a document which sets out your position on the matter and guides the mediator
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Once the mediator has had an initial discussion with you and the other party separately, the mediation can take place, which either happens in person, in person but with you and the other party in separate rooms, or it can take place online.
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When an agreement has been reached, our mediation lawyer will prepare, or jointly prepare with the other party’s mediation lawyer, the appropriate documents to put that agreement in writing. This could be one or a combination of a parenting plan or parenting consent orders, property consent orders, or a financial agreement (often called a BFA)
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Our mediation lawyer will then ensure that the documents signed by you and the other party are filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, resulting in orders being made by consent without having to appear in court. Parenting plans and financial agreements are not filed with the Court, they are simply retained by the parties and their lawyers.
Mediation vs. Court – What’s the Difference?
Mediation is private, less stressful, faster and less costly than court proceedings. Court proceedings take their toll on the stress, emotions, mental health and finances of the parties involved and are likely to increase the negative impacts on any children of the relationship in many circumstances.
In court proceedings the parties have much less control over the course of their matter, if at all, as opposed to mediation where the parties are largely in control and can shape their own outcomes.
Often when family law court proceedings have been commenced, the court will order parties to go back to mediation anyway. Giving family law mediation Gold Coast a go with us first is likely to spare you the emotion and expense of going to court just to be ordered back to mediation.
In court proceedings the parties have much less control over the course of their matter, if at all, as opposed to mediation where the parties are largely in control and can shape their own outcomes.
Often when family law court proceedings have been commenced, the court will order parties to go back to mediation anyway. Giving family law mediation Gold Coast a go with us first is likely to spare you the emotion and expense of going to court just to be ordered back to mediation.
When is Mediation Suitable?
Mediation is suitable in most family law matters, except in those with serious issues of violence, abuse or neglect, however even if there are some elements of domestic violence and you wish to avoid drawn-out and costly legal battles, mediation is likely to be the best method of resolution.
If you are seeking to resolve disputes regarding parenting arrangements, looking to divide the assets of the relationship including your home, or all of the above, you will most likely need to attend mediation at some point to resolve your matter.
why clients trust us
Corey was very caring, understanding, professional and worked hard to get the best outcome for myself and my daughter.
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Throughout my proceedings, there were hurdles thrown by the other party and Corey was able to help me navigate this with his exceptional knowledge of family law.
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Corey was very caring, understanding, professional and worked hard to get the best outcome for myself and my daughter.
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Corey Harrison
Corey Harrison has around ten years experience assisting in mediations and is also an AMDRAS accredited mediator and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Corey’s specific areas of expertise are parenting matters with complex issues of special needs, parental substance abuse, exposure to domestic violence, and property matters that include the business interests of one or both parties.
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You can work with us to find your best path forward, by booking a confidential chat with our Gold Coast mediation lawyers today. To do so, you may either call us on 1300 415 408, email us or simply complete the contact form on this website. We provide flexible options, including remote mediation, weekend mediation by prior arrangement*, multiple mediation locations on the Gold Coast and extra options such as child-inclusive mediations.
*Weekend mediations are charged accordingly
frequently asked questions
How much does mediation cost?
- If you are looking to book Corey Harrison as your mediator, the costs are:
Intake prior to mediation (mandatory) for between 30 to 90 minutes = $275 incl GST - Half-day mediation on a week day = $2,200 incl GST
- Full-day mediation on a week day = $3,300 incl GST
- Half-day mediation on a weekend = $2,750 incl GST
- Full-day mediation on a weekend = $3,850 incl GST
*If you require a child-inclusive mediation, please enquire as the rates of our family consultants vary.
- If you are looking to book Corey Harrison as your mediator, the costs are:
What happens if we can’t reach an agreement?
If you attend mediation and can’t reach an agreement, the mediator will provide you with information on suitable next steps at that time, however this might mean that court is the next step.
Do I need a lawyer during mediation?
Some people attend mediation without a lawyer, however in our experience you are more likely to achieve a resolution and a better outcome if they have their lawyer with them.
Is mediation legally binding?
Standard mediation and family dispute resolution is not legally binding. In property settlement matters however, you can choose a form of dispute resolution called ‘arbitration’ and the outcome is binding.
Can we do mediation remotely?
Yes, and in some circumstances the mediator will decide it is necessary for mediation to occur remotely.
What if my ex won’t attend mediation?
Usually, if your ex has received an invitation to mediation and refuses to attend, you are off to court. In that situation, the court will most likely consider this when deciding whether or not to issue an order that your ex pays your costs of proceeding to court.