Mediation Preparation
Learn how to work out your priorities, negotiation range, fallback position and what you're actually prepared to trade.
You already have a mediator.
You want to be ready.
private mediation
You both want to try to reach an agreement.
You need someone to run the process.
1:1 strategic preparation with Iman
A structured private mediation process for separating couples who want to work through parenting, financial and practical issues without making litigation the first move.
Mediation isn't about being nice.
It's about having a process for making decisions when two people don't see things the same way.
You don't need to arrive agreeing. You don't need to pretend the divorce is amicable. You do need to be willing to negotiate, exchange information, consider proposals and make decisions.
That's what the process is designed to help you do.
Not a mediation meeting.
A mediation process.
Private mediation is structured around the issues your family actually needs to resolve.
We begin by identifying those issues, meeting each of you separately and designing a mediation process around what needs to be decided.
Depending on complexity, that may involve 3–5 mediation sessions across approximately 2–3 months, with time between sessions to obtain information, take advice, consider proposals and come back to the table.
private mediation with iman
How the process works
01
We establish readiness, understand the issues and make sure the process is appropriate.
02
We identify the issues requiring agreement and establish an agenda for the mediation process.
Parenting. Property. Finances. Maintenance. Communication. Practical arrangements.
Whatever is relevant to your family.
Typically 3–5 sessions over 2–3 months, depending on the number and complexity of issues.
Some sessions may be one hour. Some may require longer.
03
Where an issue remains unresolved, you leave knowing what remains in dispute rather than continuing an endless negotiation.
04
I act as your neutral mediator, not as either person's lawyer.
You may still need independent legal advice during the process, particularly before making significant decisions or formalising an agreement.
Mediation and legal advice do different jobs.
What about our lawyers?
So.
You both agree that you want to try mediation.
There are identifiable issues that need to be resolved.
You're both willing to exchange the information required to make decisions.
You're prepared to hear proposals you may not like.
You want a structured process rather than months of negotiation by WhatsApp, email or lawyers' letters.
Private mediation may be right for you if:
A PROCESS BUILT AROUND WHAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED
Private mediation is quoted as an engagement rather than simply booked by the hour.
Your proposed process and fee will depend on the number and complexity of issues, the anticipated number and length of sessions, and the preparation required.
Following your initial enquiry, I'll recommend an appropriate mediation structure and provide a fee proposal.
