Mediation process and fees

Your first appointment is an opportunity to ask questions, talk through your situation and understand how mediation could work for you. Marie will explain the process and help you consider the next steps.

Your individual intake appointment

This is an opportunity to get to know Marie, talk through your situation and ask any questions. Your confidential, one-hour appointment usually takes place by phone. Marie will listen to what matters to you and discuss whether mediation is suitable, including any arrangements that may help you feel comfortable taking part.

Marie speaks with each person separately before every mediation session. If you’re returning for another session, this gives you time to talk through anything that has changed and prepare for the discussion ahead.

Half-day mediation

A half-day session allows up to four hours for mediation. This may suit you if you have a few specific matters to discuss, or would prefer to work through things over shorter sessions.

Full-day mediation

A full-day session allows up to eight hours for mediation. This gives you more time when there are several matters to work through, detailed proposals to consider, or both parenting and property arrangements to discuss.

If you’re unsure which option would suit your situation, Marie is happy to talk it through with you.

Where and how we meet

You can attend in person in Atherton, Mareeba or Cairns, or online. Marie will discuss a suitable format with you, whether that involves meeting together, speaking separately with her, or a combination of both.

If you would prefer another location, you’re welcome to discuss this with Marie.

Fees

Marie is happy to talk through the appointment options and fees with you, so you know what to expect before booking.

The following fees are per party, per appointment, and include GST:

  • Individual intake appointment — $440
    One hour, usually by phone.

  • Half-day mediation — $880
    Up to four hours.

  • Full-day mediation — $1,760
    Up to eight hours.

If further appointments would be helpful, Marie will discuss the arrangements and costs with you before you book.

Venue hire for in-person mediation is additional and invoiced separately, as set out below.

Booking and venue arrangements

When you’re ready, you can book and pay online below. If you’d like to talk through the options first, Marie is happy to help.

For in-person mediation, venue hire is an additional cost and is invoiced separately. Marie will help arrange a suitable venue and talk you through the costs.

Online sessions have no venue hire charge.

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Have a question?

If you’d like to ask a question or talk through which appointment might suit you, Marie is happy to help. You’re welcome to send a message using the form below.