In the complex world of family disputes, mediation and arbitration stand out as efficient, confidential and constructive pathways to resolution. At Stanford Legal, we’re proud to lead the charge in family mediation in Ipswich, Brisbane and surrounds, while also offering specialised arbitration services.
Our team’s objective is simple: to guide families through disputes with empathy, expertise and a dedication to positive outcomes.
The Stanford Legal advantage in family mediation
Family disputes are deeply personal and unique to you. Our approach to family mediation is designed to respect that uniqueness while providing a structured and objective environment for discussions.
- Accredited Mediators: Our mediators are not only legally trained but also skilled in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
- Confidential Process: Mediation sessions are held in strict confidence, ensuring discussions remain private and resolution focused.
- Flexible Solutions: Our mediation process is adaptable, allowing for customised solutions that align with your family's needs.
Benefits of Mediation:
- Cost and Time Efficiency: Mediation often leads to faster settlements, bypassing the extended time and stress of court litigation.
- Preserves Relationships: With a focus on collaboration, mediation can help maintain familial relationships by avoiding adversarial confrontations.
A tailored approach to arbitration in Ipswich and the surrounding areas
When families require a more formal method of dispute resolution, arbitration in Ipswich through Stanford Legal provides an excellent alternative to court litigation.
- Decision Binding: Unlike mediation, an arbitrator's decision is binding, ensuring finality to the process.
- Specialised Arbitrators: Our arbitrators possess deep legal expertise, ensuring that the decisions made are informed and just.
- Controlled Environment: Arbitration allows parties to have more control over the process – from selecting the arbitrator to defining the timeline and procedure.
Key aspects of our arbitration service:
Thorough preparation:
Our team ensures you are well-prepared with necessary documentation and a clear understanding of the process.
Fair representation:
Our commitment is to help advocate for your best interests while maintaining the dignity and respect of the arbitration process.
Post-arbitration support:
Beyond the decision, we provide support in implementing the outcomes and navigating any subsequent legal requirements.
Our Values
Big enough to be experts. Small enough to care.
Empathy – Whether you’re seeking to buy a new property or facing the stresses of organising child living arrangements – we’ll treat your matter with complete empathy maintained with total objectivity. Everyone deserves a fair resolution and achieving this through amicable means is our first port of call.
Education – You’ll be educated in your legal matter from our initial consultation right until its conclusion. We’ll provide you all the tools necessary so you can navigate the legal process with confidence. This helps to remove your stress and put your best foot forward.
Empowerment – A natural byproduct of our first two values, you’ll gain the empowerment to feel in control of your individual case. You’ll have the confidence when it comes to understanding what’s happening and what actions to take next. We make your most important life decisions with you, not for you.
Leaders in mediation & arbitration
Families in Ipswich and the surrounding areas deserve dispute resolution services that are compassionate, professional and effective. Stanford Legal, with its sterling reputation in both family mediation and arbitration, is here to make a difference.
By opting for our services, you’re choosing a partner who understands the intricacies of family and the importance of finding resolutions that last. Let’s pave the way for a harmonious future. Contact our Ipswich Family lawyers today on (07) 3703 1801 to book a free consultation!
Mediation FAQs
ARE MEDIATION AGREEMENTS BINDING?
Agreements reached through mediation become legally binding when they are formalised into consent orders and approved by a court, or structured as a binding financial agreement under family law.
Mediation itself is a voluntary process, and the agreements made during mediation are not automatically enforceable. However, once the agreement is formalised and approved by a court, or appropriately documented as a binding financial agreement, all parties are legally obligated to comply with the terms.
CAN YOU GO TO COURT AFTER MEDIATION?
Yes, you can go to court after mediation if the mediation does not result in a resolution, or if one party fails to comply with a binding agreement reached through mediation.
While mediation is intended to resolve disputes by reaching a mutually acceptable agreement without court intervention, not all mediations result in an agreement. If issues remain unresolved after mediation, or if future disputes arise concerning compliance with a mediation agreement, the parties may choose to take legal action to settle these matters.
In cases where an agreement is reached and formalised, failure to adhere to its terms can lead to court action for enforcement.
In either instance, you’ll need the assistance of our Divorce Lawyers.
