Question 1

How does included room hire work?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is my case guaranteed to settle at mediation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Do I need to have a lawyer at mediation?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to have a lawyer attend or represent you at mediation. However, for 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.

Question 4

Is the mediation fee split equally between the parties?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Do you travel to regional and rural venues?

Accepted Answer

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 break-out rooms, as well as ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Question 6

What time does mediation start?

Accepted Answer

Mediation can start at any time agreed between the parties. For a full-day mediation, it is most common that mediation will start between 9am and 10am.For a half-day mediation, it is most common that mediation will start at 9am for a morning session, and 1pm for an afternoon session.