MARIUS EDEN
MEDIATOR/ FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONER
As a Queensland based mediator, Marius Eden is dedicated to creating a space for separating couples that supports fair and balanced negotiations. He believes that each person should become the architect of their own future, with the outcome of their matter firmly in their own hands.
Marius guides clients toward mutual understanding by ensuring both sides have a genuine opportunity to be heard and to express their expectations. From there, he works with them in a supportive and collaborative way to explore options and reach a meaningful agreement.
He holds accreditation as an AMDRAS accredited Mediator, is a Queensland Law Society Family Law Accredited Specialist, and is also recognised by the Attorneys General Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the qualification to issue Section 60i Certificates.
THE PROCESS
From experience Marius has found that a strong and informative beginning often sets the foundation for a successful mediation. A clear start helps both parties feel prepared, heard, and ready to work toward resolution over the course of the day.
For this reason, he includes a thirty-minute pre meeting and pre reading with each party before the mediation. During this time, he meets separately with each party to understand their expectations, concerns, and desired outcomes.
He can provide either a half day or a full day mediation depending on the separating couple’s needs.
OUR FEES
Half-Day Mediation
Includes pre-meetings, pre-readings, and 4-hour day mediation session. All fees include GST.
- Online, at your premises, or at a venue arranged by you: $2,200
- At Ramsden Family Law mediation rooms: $2,500
Full-Day Mediation
Includes pre-meetings, pre-readings, and a full day mediation session. All fees include GST.
- Online, at your premises, or at a venue arranged by you: $4,400
- At Ramsden Family Law mediation rooms: $5,000
Parties Attending Mediation Without Lawyers
When parties attend without legal representation, Marius recommends keeping the session to around 4 hours or less.
The fee for two pre-meetings and a 4-hour joint session is $2,200 inclusive of GST.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
AVAILABILITY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTONS
Who Does Marius Recommend Mediation To:
Marius believes that a successful mediation with an agreed outcome is within reach of most people. However, when violence is a central theme in a matter it becomes far more difficult, and those matters may not be suitable for negotiation.
What is Marius Edens Mediation Style?
Marius adapts his style as needed throughout the day. He generally favours a facilitative approach that allows each party to have a voice. This naturally leads into a transformative approach, where he empowers the parties to recognise each other’s needs and interests. At the end of the day, it is their day and their outcome.
How Does Marius Handle High Conflict?
Everyone wants to be heard. Sometimes parties come to mediation wanting to make a point, and that is fine. They can do so, and it often helps. Once the verbal stouch settles, the dust clears and parties are usually more open to resolving the dispute. Everything occurs within reasonable limits because abuse is not tolerated. Still, we are all human and we all get frustrated. That is acceptable. Be yourself, be honest, be transparent, be fragile, be emotional. Mediation can accommodate these “human” aspects.
What Does a Typical Mediation Session Look Like?
A strong and informative start to the day can be the key to reaching an outcome by the end of it. Marius goes out of his way to make the parties feel comfortable, heard, and supported. After the intake or pre mediation session he checks in with each party.
The day normally begins with a private session with each party and their solicitor. This is a chance to understand expectations, fears, goals, and how the day might unfold. It follows from the pre-mediation intake discussion, if applicable.
Next is a joint session, again, if required, either with or without the parties, but always with the solicitors. This step is essential because it allows discussion on an agreed asset pool as far as property aspects are concerned. For parenting matters, it assists with getting the solicitors to speak to the issues at play.
Private discussions follow, along with offers and responses. Depending on how these develop, further joint sessions may take place.
Once agreement is reached, it is recorded in a document, usually the Heads of Agreement. That normally then ends up in Consent Orders, prepared by the Solicitors as soon as possible thereafter. Often, even at the conclusion of the mediation-as all parties are present and ready to finalise the matter. Often, there is no better time than now.
How does a mediator best prepare clients before the session?
Marius ensures that clients know what to expect. He explains how the day might unfold, what confidentiality means, and that the day belongs to them. The process is informal. Clients can be honest, explore options, consider alternatives, and understand both their own case and that of the other party. Most importantly, they should know what they want from the day.
