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Property Mediation

The majority of married or de facto couples acquire assets and liabilities during their relationship. When these relationships end, conflicts over who gets what can cause significant tension. Property mediation is an effective way to resolve these disputes, helping both parties reach a property settlement agreement that outlines how assets and liabilities will be distributed.

Understanding Property Mediation

In Family Law, property refers to everything you and your partner acquired during your relationship, including both assets and liabilities (debts). Property mediation involves a neutral third party, a property mediator, who facilitates discussions between the separating parties. The goal is to reach a mutually agreeable settlement without the need for lengthy and costly court battles.

Life Mediation offers property mediation services online or in person for clients located in Perth, Australia. Property mediation is a specialised process, and our experienced mediators are here to guide you through it. We understand that each situation is unique, and we’re committed to helping you achieve a fair and equitable resolution through property settlement mediation.

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The Property Mediation Process

1. Fill Out a Form, call or email our office to make an appointment:

To begin the property mediation process, you can fill out a short online form or call the office on (08) 6219 3679 or email us to make an appointment for your intake session. This form provides us with the necessary information about your situation and the issues that need to be addressed. It also helps us determine if property mediation is the right solution for you.

2. Initial Consultation:

During your private intake session, we’ll go over your assets and liabilities, you can tell us your full story, the mediator can identify any missing information, and see if you might need legal advice or any other advice before moving forward. This helps us understand your concerns and guide you through the property mediation process in the best way possible.

3. Mediation Sessions:

During the property mediation sessions, the mediator will work with both parties to explore different options for dividing assets and liabilities. These sessions can be conducted online or in person, depending on your preference and location. The mediator’s role is to facilitate constructive discussions, helping you and the other party negotiate a settlement that is fair and acceptable to both sides.

4. Reaching an Agreement:

Once both parties agree on how the property will be divided, the mediator will help draft a property settlement agreement. This document outlines the terms of the settlement, including how assets and liabilities will be distributed.

5. Legal Binding of the Agreement:

A property settlement agreement becomes legally binding when it is lodged with the Family Court. Your mediator will advise you on the steps to take to ensure that your agreement is formalised and recognised by the court. This provides both parties with legal protection and ensures that the terms of the settlement are enforceable.

What Does Property Include in Property Mediation?

In property mediation, “property” covers everything you and your partner acquired during your relationship. This includes not only physical assets but also financial assets and liabilities. Some common examples of property that might be discussed during property settlement mediation include:

  • Real Estate: This includes the family home, investment properties, and any other real estate owned by either party.
  • Vehicles: Cars, motorcycles, boats, and any other vehicles.
  • Bank Accounts: Joint and individual bank accounts, including savings and checking accounts.
  • Investments: Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment accounts.
    Furniture and other valuables that are
  • Superannuation: Retirement savings and pensions accumulated during the relationship.
  • Shares: Any shares or equity in businesses or other ventures.
  • Businesses: the value of a business and what will happen to the business is often discussed in property mediation.
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The Benefits of Property Mediation

Property mediation offers several benefits compared to going through the court system. It is typically faster, less expensive, and less stressful. By engaging in property mediation, you can resolve disputes more amicably, preserving relationships and avoiding the adversarial nature of court proceedings.

Key Benefits Include:

  • Cost-Effective: Property mediation is usually less expensive than litigation, saving both parties time and money.
  • Confidentiality: Mediation is a private process, meaning the details of your settlement remain confidential.
  • Control Over the Outcome: Unlike court decisions, which are made by a judge, property mediation allows you and the other party to have a direct say in the outcome. You control the decisions about how your property is divided.
  • Flexibility: The mediation process is flexible and can be scheduled at times that are convenient for both parties. Online property mediation also offers the convenience of participating from your own home.

When do you need a Property Settlement Mediation?

Anyone who needs to divide property assets and cannot reach an agreement should consider property settlement mediation. Property dispute mediation is suitable for couples who are separating or divorcing, regardless of whether the divorce has been finalised. You can apply for a property settlement agreement at any time after separation occurs, and it can provide a clear, legally binding framework for the division of assets and liabilities.

Money is one of the main causes of conflict and when you are also parenting together this can hang over both your heads and also impact your co-parenting relationship in a negative way. From experience we know that most people feel a sense of relief when they both know what their future looks like financially and are able to start planning their future. Often it means that there is less conflict now this part of the separation is settled.

By choosing property mediation, you can achieve a settlement without the stress and expense of going to court. Life Mediation’s experienced property mediators are here to guide you through the process, whether online or in person, ensuring that your property settlement is handled with care and professionalism.

If you’re ready to begin the property mediation process or want to learn more about how it works, please contact us or fill out our online application form.

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What Our Clients Say

Discover how families who have worked with Lisanne have found a way to move forward, been provided the support they needed, and were able to find a solution that works for everyone involved. 

Lisanne is a passionate advocate for families achieving the best possible solutions for their situation. She is smart and highly astute : with a background in Law, as well as Transformational Leadership, Lisanne has an amazing ability to distillate the emotion whilst bringing compassion and rigour to the situation.

Her capacity to listen objectively, validate people's experience and make complex situations simple, is to everyone's advantage in settling conflict . She is the answer to a resolving highly emotional issues which affect the lives of adults and children alike. Your children will thank you for doing so.
Suzie AtwellFounder
Thanks to Lisanne at Life Mediation, my ex husband and I were able to move on from the trenches of divorce. For two years we had been trying to reach a successful co-parenting agreement but poor communication and conflict ruled for us. It seemed that reaching an amicable resolve was impossible.

Lisanne, assisted us in keeping our focus on the best interests of our child. Without Lisanne facilitating and directing the effective communication between us we would never have thought the results achieved were possible.

We are both incredibly grateful for the service we received and very much appreciated the timely manner in which we were able to be seen.

Lisanne listened and contributed appropriately and we both felt heard, understood and not at all judged which helped us feel comfortable to openly discuss things. We couldn't have asked for a more effective and efficient service. Being treated with respect, compassion and empathy made such a difference and we now have reached the end goal and have a clear parenting plan and foundations for an amicable co-parenting relationship.

Thank you very much Lisanne. Couldn't recommend a better mediator.
Lisa
My daughter’s father and I decided that we needed to attend family mediation to help assist us in deciding what was best for her in regards to living arrangements and visitation. Lisanne Iriks from Life Mediation was recommended to me so I gave her a call.

I called Lisanne and she spent time on the phone with me explaining how family mediation worked, the supporting role she would provide and just listening to me during this reasonably stressful time.

Lisanne provided quick and professional assistance that supported both my daughter’s father and myself and ensured that guidelines were followed to ensure neither party was put at a disadvantage. As I was at least two and a half hours from Fremantle, Lisanne made appointments and arrangements with this in mind. Our final meeting was done via teleconference and worked remarkably well.

I was extremely happy going through Life Mediation and would recommend them to anyone who requires professional and reliable family mediation. I would also say that even if you live a couple of hours away from Fremantle the traveling is well worth it.
Michelle, mother of two children
Lisanne provided me with a beautifully professional service in facilitating skillfully the separation agreement for my wife and I under very amicable terms. She provided a nurturing meeting place with in which we could carefully discuss the issues surrounding our daughter and our assets and arrive at a mutually agreeable outcome. Thank you.
Martin, father of one child
I was requested to attend mediation by my estranged partner to help assist us in negotiating suitable access arrangements for our 2 young boys. Lisanne Iriks from Life Mediation was the mediator who assisted us over 2 sessions.

Lisanne was amazingly supportive and professional during the stressful mediation sessions. She supported both parties and facilitated a safe and constructive environment which ensured neither party was put at a disadvantage.

I was extremely happy with Lisanne and would recommend her to anyone who requires professional, supportive and timely mediation.
Emily, mother of two children
Dear Lisanne,

I wanted to write to you quickly and say thanks for your time during mediation. I was referred to you by my legal firm and I have already recommended you to a friend of mine. Your calm and straight up approach was refreshing and after the first session with you I felt I was doing the right thing and had found the right mediation service. Thank you.
Robert, father of one child
Life Mediation provided their services at very short notice and Lisanne provided a safe and respectful forum for both parents to discuss a range of very sensitive and stressful separation and children’s care issues. She was a great help and very approachable before, during and after the sessions and I would recommend her services to anyone needing this area of expertise.
Max, father of two children
Our family dispute resolution experience with Lisanne was fantastic. My ex partner and I started with opposing views and within 2.5 hours we had agreed on a fair and workable plan that met our child’s needs as well as ours. Lisanne was warm, calm and professional, and very effectively guided us through a very difficult conversation. With her help, we avoided judgmental, aggressive and nasty behaviour and didn’t get sidetracked by past events. In the end, it wasn’t nearly as stressful as I thought it might be and we avoided conflict. Being able to chose between face to face or telephone mediation was also really helpful – it made it easier for everyone to attend and helped us manage our strong emotions. Lisanne also sent us the mediated agreement much more quickly than I expected, meaning the whole process was quick, relatively painless and very effective. I would recommend Lisanne to anyone about to go through family dispute resolution or mediation.
Emma, mother of one child
Lisanne provided a well-framed initial interview and her follow up was extraordinarily quick, including informing me of any lack of response from my former partner. I can say that the process ‘made a difference’ because I was clearer on the processes themselves, including how mediation might assist.
John, father of three children (online mediation)
Firstly I would like to thank you for the prompt service you provided.

As for feedback, I was very happy with the manner in which you conducted your work. I was met with understanding and patience as well as a clear and understandable description of the mediation process. This along with the fast responses to my calls and emails made me feel as though I had made the right choice in dealing with life mediation.

Your attention to detail was excellent and I found myself leaving your office with a refreshed feeling of hope that I feel I had almost lost entirely.

I would definitely recommend life mediation to anyone who needs the service and rate the experience 10/10. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Lisanne for everything you have done for me.
Ben, father of one child
Lisanne was wonderful and very supportive . I would highly recommend her services.
Sam, grandmother of two children
Thank you Lisanne for you professionalism and support through what was a very difficult time. It is very much appreciated.
Kellie, mother of one child
I felt comfortable in discussing our issues today in your presence whilst you where mediating the situation and think that your great at your profession and I would recommend you to anyone.
Terry, father of one child

Please note that the names of our clients have been changed to protect their privacy.

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