Mediation Services

Mediation House Brisbane offers a range of mediation services in order to keep everyone out of court

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About the Mediator

My name is Emily Duncan. I am a qualified lawyer, nationally accredited mediator, and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. 

I worked in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for over 15 years, a significant portion of that time as a litigation lawyer. I have a deep insight into the emotional and financial toll the court system has on the people involved. As a qualified mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, my priority is to help you resolve matters efficiently, without court intervention. My focus is on achieving practical, mutually beneficial outcomes by offering a safe space for open communication.  

Whilst I mediate a wide range of matters, I first learnt the ropes as a volunteer mediator at Bayside Community Legal Centre, where I gained hands on experience helping people resolve parenting disputes. This was often in high-conflict situations. Working with clients from different backgrounds taught me the value of listening and clear communication – skills that continue to guide my mediation approach today.

When I am not mediating, I am a Sessional Academic at the Queensland University of Technology where I teach a number of subjects within the Bachelor of Laws degree. 

Services Offered

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    Family Dispute Resolution Practice

    Family Dispute Resolution is a type of mediation used to help families solve common problems after a separation. Common problems include division of assets, and how children’s time will be divided between each parent. Other co-parenting issues that often need to be negotiated include, but are not limited to, education, time with extended family, how to plan for an emergency, medical care, or religious practice. 

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    Restorative justice

    When someone has committed a crime and caused harm to another, restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm in a calm controlled environment. This is instead of going through the lengthy and stressful court process.

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    General mediation services

    Facilitated mediation to settle disputes instead of going through the court process

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Mediation process

This process can either be done in-person or on Zoom. 

It can also be done as a “joint mediation” where all the parties are in the same room, or alternatively, as a “shuttle mediation”, where the parties are in a separate room from each other. 

During a mediation each party will be given the opportunity to tell their side of the story in a safe space. From there the mediator will create an agenda. The parties will explore and negotiate each agenda item with a view to reaching an agreement. Once an agreement is reached, a document will be prepared outlining the agreement. 

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Costs

  • $200 (Includes section 60i certificate if a party is unwilling to participate)

  • $275

  • $1,800

  • $2,900

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