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Family Mediation Services
Alison Osmand is an Accredited family mediator offering personalised mediation services tailored to the needs of families who are facing or experiencing relationship breakdown.
With over 30 years’ experience in family law, Alison provides families with a calm, structured space to resolve their disputes.
Contact Alison to discuss your matter on 0417 339 786.
30+ Years in Family Law
In Person or Video Sessions
Fixed Fees Available
How Alison Can Help
Pre-Mediation Appointments
I can offer pre-mediation interviews to understand your dispute, assess any risks, and address concerns before the mediation begins.
Financial Mediations
Includes disputes about property settlement (both final and partial)(married or de facto couples), child support, adult child maintenance and spousal maintenance.
Parenting Mediations
Includes disputes about live with and spend time with arrangements, parental responsibility, schooling and medical treatment issues.
Online & In-Person Mediations
Mediation can be conducted online via Zoom or Teams, or in person. We offer flexible options including half-day and full-day sessions.
Tailored Mediation Sessions
Mediations can be customised to suit your needs, including half-day, full-day, or multi-day formats depending on the complexity of the matter.
About Alison Osmand
I live on the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales and offer mediation services locally and across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, both in person and via video platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
I have over 30 years’ experience as a family lawyer, working with people from all walks of life and representing parents, extended family members, and children. I understand how overwhelming separation and family disputes can be, and I’m committed to providing a calm, structured space to help families resolve matters with dignity and care.
Having worked as both a Judicial Registrar and Senior Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), I’ve seen first-hand the impact litigation can have on families, especially children.
I believe mediation is one of the most effective ways to help families stay in control of their decisions, avoid unnecessary stress, and move forward with confidence.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Accredited Mediator, Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM)
Listed on the Mediator Standards Board Register of Accredited Mediators
Parenting Coordination Training Completed
Collaborative Law Training Completed
Former Judicial Registrar and Senior Judicial Registrar, FCFCOA
Children’s Lawyer of the Year, National Youth and Children’s Law Centre (NSW) — 1997
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the costs of the mediation?
I offer a fixed fee depending on whether you’re local to my area or I am required to travel.
Coffs Harbour & Mid North Coast
| Service Type | Fee (Incl. GST) | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Mediation | $3,500 | In person / Online | Includes pre-mediation appointment |
| Half Day Mediation | $1,800 | Online only | Includes pre-mediation appointment |
| Room Hire (if needed) | Additional cost | As required | Billed separately |
ACT, Sydney, Newcastle & Other NSW Areas
| Service Type | Fee (Incl. GST) | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Mediation | $4,000 | In person / Online | Includes pre-mediation appointment |
| Half Day Mediation | $2,000 | Online only | Includes pre-mediation appointment |
| Room Hire (if needed) | Additional cost | As required | Billed separately |
What experience do you have?
I obtained a combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law Degree from the Australian National University and was admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in the ACT Supreme Court and signed the roll of the High Court in 1991. I worked exclusively in the area of family law since that time. I commenced my legal career at the ACT Legal Aid Office and then moved to private practice in 1998.
I worked in all aspects of family law with a particular focus on complex parenting and property matters. I was also an experienced and highly regarded Independent Children’s Lawyer. In 1997 I was awarded Children’s Lawyer of the Year by the National Youth and Children’s Law Centre NSW.
I conducted most of my clients’ interim hearings, mediations and settlement conferences as solicitor advocate.
I served on various Committees of the ACT Law Society (including Council) and on local ACT boards and management committees of community-based organisations with a focus on young women and women’s health matters.
In 2022 I left practise and joined the new FCFCOA as a Judicial Registrar working fulltime solely in the court’s dispute resolution space, conducting hundreds of conciliation conferences and parenting conferences on a nation-wide basis. In November 2023 I was appointed a Senior Judicial Registrar, responsible for hearing and determining interim disputes in the FCFCOA, in Divisions 1 and 2 of the Court, including Evatt matters.
Do I have to be in court to attend mediation?
No, you can attend mediation at any stage.
How do I check availability and book a date?
Please go to my calendar to see my availability and please call me on 0417 339 786 to discuss your matter.
Calendar & Availability
Take a look at the calendar below to see upcoming dates available for mediation services.
Spaces/timeslots that are marked “busy or not available” indicate that I am not available at those times, however I am available at all other times.