About us
At Vanguard Mediation, we help separating couples and families resolve disputes amicably and make practical decisions about the future.
Our experienced family mediators come from a range of professional and personal backgrounds, allowing us to match you with a practitioner who suits your circumstances and communication style.
We provide a confidential, impartial and future-focused process that helps reduce conflict and keep decision-making in your hands—not the court.
Take that step towards resolution and call us for a free consultation to start a faster, more collaborative path forward.
Benefits of mediation
Reduces conflict
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Helps parents communicate in a calmer, more respectful way.
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Focus is on problem‑solving, not “winning”.
Cost‑effective
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Cheaper than pursuing litigation and/or a court case.
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Fewer lawyer hours and court appearances.
Faster and flexible
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Sessions can be scheduled around work and family.
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You control the pace and timing, not the court.
Protects children
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Keeps children out of court and away from adult conflict.
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Encourages child‑focused parenting plans.
You stay in control
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You and the other party make the decisions, not a judge.
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Agreements can be tailored to your family’s needs.
Confidential and private
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Discussions are private, and not part of a court record.
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Safer space to explore options and make offers.
Better long‑term relationships
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Supports ongoing co‑parenting after separation.
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Reduces resentment and helps families move forward.
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process designed to help people reach agreements in a private, safe environment. This process empowers you to maintain control over the decisions affecting your future, ensuring that outcomes reflect your unique needs rather than a court-imposed ruling.
Mediation prioritises the best interests of any children involved. In doing so, it focuses on the cooperative well-being of the family and provide a constructive pathway during difficult transitions, allowing parties to focus on resolving disputes efficiently and moving forward.
At Vanguard Mediation, our practitioners serve as neutral facilitators who do not take sides or make judgments. Our role is to guide you through clear communication and problem-solving, helping both parties explore solutions and reach mutually acceptable agreements focused on transition and the future.
What is a successful mediation?
A successful mediation results in an agreement between the parties, which can eliminate the need for court proceedings. Court proceedings are often time-consuming, costly and emotionally stressful, and can produce outcomes that are sometimes only marginally different from those achievable through mediation.
Every child needs a parent who is “bigger, stronger, wiser and kind”.
Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper and Bert Powell