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 |