Mediating financial settlements
Helping you create clear, fair and practical financial agreements.
Financial separation, property & Asset Dispute resolUTION
An open and empathetic approach to separation agreements
At Bayside Mediation, we understand that financial discussions during a separation can be emotionally charged. We provide a safe space where both parties can express their financial concerns. Our mediators collaborate with you to create a financial agreement that suits the whole family.
Our practitioners are qualified, recognised, industry experts
98% of our property settlement mediations are successful
Our dedicated team are all highly experienced, qualified Family Dispute Resolution practitioners, registered with the Attorney General’s Department of Australia.
benefits of property, separation & Financial Mediation
A financial settlement tailored to your family’s needs
Bayside Mediations’s experienced mediators will explain all your options and help you draft an equitable financial settlement that covers a range of factors:
Debt Allocation: Mediation includes discussions on the fair allocation of debts, considering both short-term and long-term financial implications.
Asset Division: We guide you through the complexities of dividing assets, including property, investments and other shared belongings.
Spousal Support: Our mediators consider the financial well-being of both parties involved and help you come to a spousal support agreement that is fair and realistic.
Child Support: Financial mediation may involve discussions on child support. We work to establish agreements that prioritise the best interests of the child while being financially manageable for both parents.
When choosing a mediator, it's reassuring to know you're in expert hands
Financial & ASSET Separation & dispute resolution
Why choose mediation?
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SAVE MONEY
Using financial mediation instead of solicitors can save you tens of thousands of dollars. -
THE EFFICIENT APPROACH
A financial mediation can be resolved in a few weeks so you can avoid lengthy court battles, which can take months or even years. -
EMPOWER YOUR DECISIONS
Unlike court decisions imposed by a judge, financial mediation empowers you to actively participate in crafting your financial agreements. It puts the decision-making power back into your hands. -
PRESERVE FUTURE RELATIONSHIPS
Despite your separation, you might find some financial matters involve ongoing cooperation, such as co-parenting. Mediation helps to preserve functional, amicable relationships.
Your financial separation questions answered
Common questions
How much does Financial Separation Cost?
Not all financial separations are equal – the more complicated, the higher the fee.
Our fees start from $1500, and on average we’ll save you $10,000-$50,000 should you go through lawyers, court fees and other hidden litigation costs.
The best way to get a better estimate for your unique situation is to book a free consultation with one of our expert financial & asset family dispute resolution practitioners.
I've seen people talking about preparing a budget before proceeding with a financial settlement, how do I do this?
Creating a budget is a crucial step in the financial settlement process. Start by outlining your income, expenses, and financial goals. Our detailed guide provides step-by-step assistance. Click here to read more.
I keep hearing about a 50/50 split, can you give me more information? I'm not sure how that would work.
The idea of a 50/50 split is common, but it’s essential to understand that it might not be the default. Financial settlements are tailored to individual circumstances. For more information on how this works, click here to read more.
I have concerns that my situation is to difficult for mediation, can mediation still support and finalise my separation when I have difficult ex-partner?
Mediation is designed to address various complexities, even situations involving difficult ex-partners. The process is flexible and can adapt to challenging dynamics. To understand how mediation can support your unique situation, click here to read more.
What should I know about financial settlement mediation?
Financial settlement mediation at Bayside Mediation is a cost-effective way of managing and settling financial and property disputes outside the Family Court system.
If you and your partner are separating, we can help you through this difficult process in a more welcoming, low-stress and cost effective inexpensive way. Here are a few things to know about our financial settlement mediation:
- Mediation offers a safe environment: Our goal in any mediation situation is to create a safe and non-adversarial environment where separated partners can have managed conversations conducive to collaboration and agreement that comply with the principles in the Family Law Act. We don’t just want to be a step on the way to the courts; on the contrary, we want to keep your financial settlement matters out of the courts altogether.
- Mediation provides a way for you to explore your rights: Separating couples often don’t know what their rights or options are when it comes to separation and settlement. We help both parties get on the same page in this regard to ensure that everyone is working from the same level of understanding.
- Mediation has a high success rate: We are proud to say that our financial separation clients have a 98 percent success rate. In more than 4 of every 5 cases, we help our clients arrive at an agreeable settlement without the costs, hassles or waiting times of the court system.