Once a date and venue for mediation has been agreed, if the venue is on the list of complimentary/included venues, Vic Mediation will book and pay for room hire at the venue at no additional cost to the parties.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that your case will settle at mediation. However, statistically about 80% of contested Will cases settle at mediation.

Generally yes. The default position is that the mediation fee is split equally between the parties, unless there is prior agreement to the contrary.

Mediation can start at any time agreed between the parties. However, it is most common that mediation will start at between 9am and 10am.

Yes. If all the parties are located in regional or rural Victoria there is often no need to travel to Melbourne. Our mediator, Daniel Black, travels to and conducts mediation at any mutually agreed and suitable venue in Victoria. We are happy to discuss regional and rural mediation venues with the parties. However, please note, a suitable venue generally requires a conference room and a break-out room or rooms, as well as ensuring safety and confidentiality.

No, you do not need to have a lawyer attend or represent you at mediation. However, for contested will cases in the Supreme Court of Victoria and County Court of Victoria it is common for parties to be legally represented at mediation. It is recommended that you obtain legal advice before signing any settlement document.

Vic Mediation does not have the overhead costs of chambers or leased premises, therefore, these cost savings are passed on resulting in lower fees to the parties.