WHAT IS MEDIATION
Mediation is a structured process whereby two or more parties to a dispute attempt by themselves, on a voluntary basis, to reach an agreement on the settlement of their dispute with the assistance of a mediator. The mediator is not a counsellor or advisor but merely facilitates the parties. The Mediator is not a judge or arbitrator and does not impose decisions. Conciliation is very similar.
WHAT TYPES OF DISPUTES ARE SUITABLE FOR MEDIATION?
Differences of opinion within farming/business families, irritable workplace problems and many other types of cases involving disputes, disagreements and differences of opinion can be very suitable for mediation. Examples are as follows:
- Where problems arise amongst a farm family in connection with the division of a farm on the retirement from farming or death of one or both parents.
- Discussions regarding the Formation or dissolution of farm or business.
- Disputes or disagreements arising from wills and intestacies.
- Debt resolution where the parties agree to mediate
- Disputes between rural dwellers and State Agencies where provision is made in the relevant legislation for mediation
- Family Disputes arising from marriage or cohabitation breakdown
- Land Title disputes
- Nuisance and Trespass Disputes
- Disputes within and between Sporting Organisations
- Community and neighbour disputes
- Workplace disputes
- Landlord and Tenant disputes
All of these will be catered for by the Rea Group.
It is important to note that for mediation to be successful, there has to be active genuine co-operation by all parties. All parties have to want it to succeed and they have to completely and in good faith engage in the process.
