Where to now? Comparing the different services at a glance.

	SOLICITOR/ BARRISTER	MEDIATION (NOT FOR PROFIT)	MEDIATION (PRIVATE)	BAYSIDE MEDIATION
Long wait times	Some	Yes	Not usually	NO
Cost	$5k - $100k	$0k - $2k	$1k - $10k	$1k - $5k
Timely	No	No	Yes	Yes
Hidden expenses	Some	No	Some	No
Adversarial	Yes	No	No	No
Own rooms	Some	Yes	Some	Yes
Dedicated FDRP	No	Some	Some	YES
Parenting arrangements and financial settlements	Yes	Some	Yes	Yes
Child-focused	No	Yes	Some	Yes
Child inclusive practice	No	Yes	Some	Yes
Impartial	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Free parking	Some	Some	Some	Yes
Formalising documents	Yes	No	Some	Yes
Ongoing support	No	No	Some	Yes

Bayside Mediation | Child Focused, Child Inclusive Mediation
Phone : +61 3 9553 6491 | 539 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190

Located in Highett, Bayside Mediation service clients throughout Bayside Melbourne, including but not limited to Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Mt Eliza, Mornington, San Remo, and the Mornington Peninsula

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4.3

Based on 38 reviews

Bayside Mediation

4.3

Josh Zuker

19:37 08 Dec 21

I engaged with this service to assist my Family Law Matter and improve children matters due to several issues caused and raised that needed to be discussed in an open forum.The assigned mediator, Romani, I found to be highly professional, fair, child-focused, and most of all, compassionate to the matter to both parents.I have recommended Bayside Mediation to many and hope they can have the same positive experience I had and will continue to have in 2022 with this service.Thank you to Romani and also her entire team, as they make you feel comfortable in an, at times, somewhat an uncomfortable environment.

Casey Wells

08:27 09 Nov 21

After years of mediation and 2 unhappy children, I was in need of a child focused service. A friend referred to me Angela and I couldn'tbe more grateful. Angela listened to my concerns, was relatable, open and she gave me excellent direction. I highly recommend Bayside Mediation. Thank you 🙏

05:24 27 Oct 21

I'm glad we took advantage of the mediation services offered by Bayside Mediation. The overall process went very smoothly and was completely stress-free.A special thanks to Romani Benjamin, who assisted us in reaching an agreement in less than three hours for a matter that had been unresolved for the past two years.Romani Benjamin is a wonderful woman with a wealth of knowledge who is easy to talk to, fair, and compassionate towards her clients.Thank you so much for your assistance, and best wishes for the coming year.

Modina Monaf

09:09 23 Jul 21

Dianne and Alina are two incredibly caring and knowledgeable people who guided me through a difficult time with empathy and understanding.They were impartial and at all times supported both myself and my ex through very difficult sessions. They made me us both do our homework so we could each make informed decisions. They helped with resources, (I had no idea what I was doing or what I was legally entitled to) and gave practical advice.Dianne’s mediation experience together with Alina’s legal expertise meant that I felt empowered to negotiate, and the outcome was fair to both sides. I learnt so much in the process, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Dee Robinson

02:37 22 Jul 21

Romanis help through Mediation regarding separation and settlement was so very helpful. Thanks to Romani and Bayside Mediation. Doing great work! Such an important service for the Community.

Paul Nicholls

19:34 22 Feb 21

Walking in to the office with cloudy thoughtswalked out with clear direction.Amazing Team, quick results, very transparantThank you so much Dianne

Michael McCulloch

16:27 25 Sep 20

Guidance and advice was great during a difficult time.

natalie reid

03:51 11 Aug 20

Alina helped us to navigate and successful reach agreement on property settlement. She showed compassion but was also firm with both parties when needed. I’m very thankful that she was able to bring about agreement as there is no way we could have done this without her. I would happily recommend Alina to other couples seeking meditation, or even those wondering if mediation could would work for them.

aaron fordham

19:44 06 Aug 20

Debra Tasevski

07:30 29 Jul 20

Kelly Cigognini

04:10 17 Jul 20

I had one meeting with a solicitor and frankly, it scared me. It felt impersonal and a little too aggressive for me. I can't thank Alina enough for making what was a very difficult period in my life much easier to deal with and more humane. She managed to diffuse an awkward and hostile situation where I had failed. She has cared for me every step of the way. I have come away from this process feeling very satisfied and optimistic about the future, knowing that the outcomes we achieved were extremely fair to both of us. If you need help in this area, look no further.

Matthew Lambert

12:27 21 Jun 20

I really appreciate Alina's guidance, professionalism and diplomacy. It's not an easy process, but Alina has a way of cutting through and simplifying things.

Jurgen Gehrer

07:15 11 Jun 20

The ladies at Bayside Mediation made a traumatic meeting, an not so traumatic experience.Thank you bothRegards Jürgen Gehrer

Michele Teague

07:33 28 May 20

I didn’t know mediation existed until I was in the throws of a divorce. Even though I had lawyers, even they admitted that our mediation sessions drove the process far faster than the court system. Even if you think you are on the same page as your ex, Di and her team will be able to help you articulate your parenting plan and spot the potential issues. Her years of experience can guide you through the system. Do yourself a favour and use this channel rather than the legal one.

Emily Zhang

01:14 06 Mar 20

Although this is the first experience I have had with any kind of family mediation. I have found the experience and Dianne's professionalism (yet empathetic approach) to be of moral and high standards. Through Dianne's professional guidance and specialised nous, we were able to arrive at a parental plan which was considerate to both parties, and most importantly - in the optimal interest of our very young child.Dianne is diligent in the care and advice she provides Highly recommend her services - and the hard work she has cut out for her, negating individual and unique circumstances.

Jodie Marsh

11:31 20 Sep 19

Dianne tried her hardest to get my nasty ex across the line, it ended up 12 months after the court finally convinced him of what the result we had already come to with Dianne. Dianne was nothing but understanding, caring and also informative and I appreciate all I did with her and all she did for me x

Alex Greer

09:55 10 Sep 19

Alina was fantastic and could not have been better. She takes the time to listen and shows genuine professionalism. A+

Jodie Mazzini

05:08 21 Aug 19

I recommended a friend who was in need of financial mediation and she was greatly helped by Dianne who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and made the whole process much smoother.

Jamsheed Ali

09:38 19 Jul 19

Thank you Alina.You have no idea how much you have helped me. And I am sure its the same for my wife, she probably doesn't realise it yet.Thank you for being genuine and going out of your way to help us.Appreciate it. Worth every penny.And thank you so much for suggesting to opt for child inclusive program. Otherwise we wouldn't have known the things we learned about our son.A big thank you. Keep doing what you do.

Kylie Prestwich

08:16 14 Jul 19

Welcomed with kindness, understanding and genuine care for all to work to an amicable agreement where children are included. Couldn’t recommend this service highly enough and could not be more grateful for the time and attention to individual needs.

Fiona Tibballs

01:35 28 Jun 19

Bayside mediation made the process of agreeing how to separate our assets as pain free as possible. Highly recommend.

denise Wale

06:36 21 Jun 19

Much appreciation for a tough job, WELL DONE Alina K!

Sinead O'Neill

18:38 27 Jan 19

Its worth every cent, speaking with Alina to make a scheduled roster for the shared care of our children was not an easy process but thanks to the help if a professional mediator we could finally come to an agreement.Definitely recommended if you can afford it over the public system.... and if you cant start saving. What price would you put on your mental and physical well being?

Cathryn Thomas

10:29 20 Jan 19

I would give Alina 10 stars if I could. Availability is made to suit both parties at all times and communication is always open. She has helped me through the toughest time in my life for my family and I only wish I had of found her sooner.

Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

04:25 08 Jan 19

Lana Zaprudsky

23:28 07 Jan 19

Milla Borovik

22:23 07 Jan 19

Inga Jackowska

04:55 06 Jan 19

Diane was fantastic, She was very efficient and communicated regularly with progress.Diane did an amazing job at bringing my partner and his children back together after 2 and a half years and he is forever grateful.We highly recommend Bayside Mediation and Diane as she worked hard to achieve the overall outcome.

Barbara Lach

05:47 13 Dec 18

leoni eagles

12:53 13 Oct 18

Ben Filliponi

12:52 13 Oct 18

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