Hannah Hopkinson

Property mediation provides a structured and respectful process for former partners to discuss property, financial, and asset-related matters following separation.

 

The focus is on helping parties exchange information, explore options, identify priorities, and work towards practical agreements without the cost, delay, and stress of court proceedings.

 

Each person begins with a private intake consultation, providing an opportunity to discuss their circumstances, concerns, and goals confidentially while allowing an assessment of whether mediation is appropriate and safe to proceed.

 

Where suitable, parties then participate in a joint mediation session designed to facilitate constructive discussion, clarify areas of agreement and disagreement, and explore potential pathways forward.

 

Matters Commonly Discussed

• Family home arrangements

• Division of assets and liabilities

• Superannuation considerations

• Financial disclosure

• Business interests

• Investment properties

• Personal property and vehicles

• Future financial needs

• Settlement proposals

 

A Structured and Practical Process

My role is to remain impartial and manage the process in a way that supports respectful communication and informed decision-making.

 

While I do not provide legal advice, mediation can help parties identify issues, exchange information, and explore settlement options before obtaining independent legal advice regarding any proposed agreement.

 

Where agreement is reached, outcomes may be documented as Heads of Agreement or Terms of Settlement for consideration by each party’s legal advisers.

 

The focus is on practical resolution, transparency, and respectful forward movement.

 

Available in person at The Resolution Suites, online, by telephone, or in a hybrid format.