FAQ
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential and structured process in which a neutral third-party, known as a mediator, assists two or more parties in resolving a dispute or conflict. The mediator facilitates open communication, helping the parties to express their concerns, understand each other’s perspectives, and work collaboratively towards a mutually agreeable solution. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, the mediator does not make decisions or impose solutions but instead guides the conversation to help the parties find their own resolution. Mediation is commonly used in various contexts, including legal disputes, workplace conflicts, separation and divorce, family disagreements, and community issues, as it is typically faster, less formal, and more cost-effective than litigation.
Why Choose Mediation
Mediation offers those in conflict the opportunity to develop their own resolution to their issues in a manner that is confidential, cost effective, quick, respectful and can preserve ongoing relationships.
In contrast, the adversarial nature of Court proceedings often seeks to divide parties further, involves unlimited costs and long delays and inevitably results in a 3rd party (a judge) deciding your future.
What is the role of the mediator?
The mediator plays an important role in facilitating the parties to reach a mutually agreeable solution to their issues. The mediator will always remain totally impartial and will never take sides.
Mediators use a range of skills and strategies in their practice in order to support parties to move forward and reach agreement in a manner that best suits their individual circumstances and needs.
Do you offer Online Mediation Sessions for Workplaces?
Yes, we provide comprehensive online mediation services, making it a highly effective solution for global and remote businesses. This approach is particularly beneficial when in-person meetings are impractical or when a virtual setting better facilitates a constructive resolution process.
What Standards do Coast Mediation and Consultancy follow?
Róisín is a fully trained, accredited and insured mediator who adheres to the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland’s best practice guidance, the Code of Ethics and Practice which was developed in line with the Mediation Act, 2017.
Róisín engages with continuous professional development and training in order to remain at the cutting edge of Mediation, Family and Employment Law practice.
Are Mediation Settlements legally binding?
The Mediation Act, 2017 determines that a mediation settlement works like a contract between the parties unless it clearly says that it won’t be legally binding until it is turned into a formal legal agreement and signed by everyone involved. In other words, it is up to the parties themselves to decide whether or not their Mediation Settlement will be legally binding and both options can be beneficial to those reaching agreement.
Some parties would prefer to keep matters outside of the legal arena and they are happy to utilise a mediation process to find resolution to their issues and move on. Other parties enter mediation with an intention to have matters such as an exit settlement resolved in a full, formal and final manner.
Do I need a solicitor while attending mediation?
There is no requirement to retain a solicitor when attending mediation. However, it is important to note that the mediator will not be in a position to offer legal advice or guidance to her clients.
Where it is decided by the clients that a Mediation Settlement is going to form a legally binding contract, it is recommended that clients seek professional advice such as legal and financial advice if required before signing the final agreement.
How long will Mediation take?
Many disputes can be resolved in just one or two mediation sessions, though more complex issues may take longer. Mediation is a flexible process, continuing only as long as it remains productive and an agreement seems achievable.
Who pays for Mediation?
In Family Mediation and Separation/Divorce Mediation, the costs are usually divided between the parties to the dispute.
In Workplace Mediation, it is commonplace that the Employer/ Ex- Employer would cover the costs of the mediation.
However, no two cases are the same and Róisín can talk through your individual circumstances and suggest the best approach to agreeing payment arrangements.
How much are your HR and Mediation Services?
Coast Mediation and Consultancy provides a range of HR and Employee Relations services, each of which are individually priced at a competitive rate. Please see the Fees page on my website or get in touch for your Cost Estimate.
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