Pre-Mediation Intake Session: Property
This is a 1.5 hour individual and confidential session to gather all relevant information necessary to assist you in your matter. This will include clarifying the four-step approach in a property settlement. We will establish the asset pool, discuss the considerations, and start modelling proposals. We will also assess for any risk and safety concerns as well as help you prepare for the joint mediation session.
Cost Includes:
1.5 hour session with the mediator
An invitation to the other party (If you are the initiating party)
*Prices are Per Person and GST excluded
The 4 step approach
The process involves a 4-step approach when assisting couples to negotiate and make agreements for a property settlement.
1. Establish the Asset Pool
What are the assets, financial resources and liabilities of the parties and what is the value of each item?
2. Contributions
What Contributions Were Made During The Relationship.? This includes financial and non-financial contributions.
3. Future Needs
What are the future needs of each party? The asset pool is divided with future needs taken into consideration.
4. Fair and Equitable
Based on all information are these decisions fair and equitable to both parties?
To ensure that everything is up to date and ready for the joint mediation session, more than one intake session may be required for property matters.