The common-sense approach to separation & divorce

At Bayside, we specialise in mediation and family disputes. Our compassionate approach ensures you and your family’s needs are met with care and understanding.

We guide you through the separation storm and help you avoid the stress and complications of litigation.

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Welcome to Bayside Mediation Family dispute resolution practice

Melbourne’s longest-running private mediation practice

Our team are all highly experienced, qualified Family Dispute Resolution practitioners, registered with the Attorney General’s Department of Australia.

When choosing a mediator, it's reassuring to know you're in expert hands

Our mediation services

We offer a variety of family dispute resolution services tailored to support your family through the separation process.

When choosing a mediator, it's reassuring to know you're in expert hands

    
 
 
       Very happy that we came across Bayside Mediation. Alina was prompt and very professional in her approach and work. Would happily recommend to anyone going through separation.
  
 
    
   Belinda Simmons 
 3 January 2023
 
 
 
      Dianne was a wonderful mediator and took time to listen and understand as well as suggesting several helpful modifications to allow us to come to a mutual agreement. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Dianne!
  
 
    
   amanda meyer 
 11 October 2022
 
 
 
      Professional, experienced & understanding. They were empathetic, non judgemental & actively listened to all sides. Exceptional service.
  
 
    
   patricia wright 
 8 September 2022
 
 
 
      thank you....i thought Romani facilaited our discussions very well and supported us through the process with a balanced level of care.
  
 
    
   Michael Todd 
 29 August 2022
 
 
 
      Sophie was brilliant. Her initial communication regarding the process was excellent. She was unbiased in her approach and attempted to ensure that both of us came to an acceptable agreement. We willingness to go above and beyond was evident in her email communication throughout the entire process and was so reassuring throughout. Thank you Sophie.
  
 
    
   Ashleigh Hoogendoorn 
 19 July 2022
 
 
 
      It was great to have had help from Bayside mediation, Sophie helped us trough a very difficult time and was very helpful throughout the process, we are very grateful with her and would definitely recommend.
  
 
    
   Mr Sparkle Window Cleaning 
 18 July 2022
 
 
 
      Difficult process of property mediation was handled professionally and promptly by Alina. She is knowledgable, resourceful and hard working. She is also a skilled communicator, supportive and non-judgemental. I am exceptionally pleased with her assistance and would highly recommend her.
  
 
    
   Marina V. 
 1 July 2022
 
 
 
      I found Bayside Mediation a great benefit for those entering unknown territory. A split from a partner is never an easy process, the good people at BM made it simple for us. They explained everything very clearly and explained where each person stood. Thank you Bayside Mediation. Moving on happily and without regret.
  
 
    
   Wayne Gale 
 21 June 2022
 
 
 
      I engaged Dianne at Mediation Matters to assist with coming to an agreement on a single parenting decision. Dianne was prompt to engage the process, clear and upfront with how the mediation would work and what I needed to consider coming into it. Unfortunately my daughters father chose not to attend mediation, however, Dianne provided ongoing support and referrals to assist me even though the mediation was unsuccessful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you genuinely wish to resolve your issues, I believe Dianne has the right approach to help achieve this.
  
 
    
   Danae Conway 
 20 June 2022
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.3 of 5, based on 51 reviews

Why start with Mediation?

EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS
Negotiating a separation using solicitors can cost tens of thousands of dollars and take months. Bayside Mediation can help your family reach an agreement for a fraction of the price in a matter of weeks.
TAILORED SUPPORT AND CARE
As a private practice, Bayside Mediation offers each client a personalised and caring approach. Our mediation services are child-focused, and their well-being is central to the process. We create a supportive environment for families navigating the uncertainty of separation.
EMPOWERED DECISION MAKING
We empower families to make decisions that are specific to their needs, leading to long-lasting and sustainable outcomes.

“I would like to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for guiding me through what I thought would be a horrendous situation. With your guidance everything went through calmly and without a drama. I am forever grateful to you for that. Thank you.”

– BAYSIDE MEDIATION CLIENT, 2024

We do the hard work so you don't have to

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