The Cost of Litigation vs Mediation

In this episode of Mediation Matters, Dan Toombs, Founder of Mediations Australia pulls back the curtain on Australia's broken legal system—where family law cases drag on for THREE years and couples collectively burn through $400,000 in legal fees fighting battles that didn't need to happen. 

In This Episode, You'll Discover: 

• The shocking truth about why judges themselves are begging people to avoid courtrooms
• Real stories from the frontlines: A construction partnership saved and a family's assets preserved
• Which disputes can be mediated (hint: 90% of ALL conflicts, from workplace bullying to inheritance battles)
• The hidden cost of litigation that goes beyond money—public records, destroyed relationships, and years of stress
• Why mediation has a 90% success rate and how it typically wraps up in days, not years
• The smart "hybrid approach" that keeps litigation as your backup plan

Dan shares eye-opening insights from recent client conversations, including a property settlement that almost cost $200,000 in unnecessary legal fees and a business dispute that stayed private instead of becoming public court record.
 
Perfect for anyone who:
 

• Is facing separation or divorce proceedings
• Has business partnership or contract disputes
• Needs to resolve workplace conflicts
• Is dealing with inheritance or estate disagreements
• Wants to understand their options before calling a lawyer

This isn't just about saving money (though you could save hundreds of thousands). It's about finding solutions that actually work in real life, preserving relationships that matter, and taking control of your outcome instead of leaving it to a judge.
 
🎧 Listen now and discover why even the courts want you to try mediation first.

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