Because we believe so thoroughly in the appropriateness of mediation for working through a divorce, we have intentionally priced our services to make them as accessible as possible. If you or someone you know simply can not afford to pay for mediation, please contact our office and we will provide helpful referrals to low/no cost services.
Telephone Consultation:  Free
We offer a free consultation to explain the mediation process, answer any questions and make sure that mediation is right for you and for the issue at hand.
Hourly Rate: $200
Co-Mediation Hourly Rate: $300
(Total for two mediators)
- Unlike with an attorney, there is no large retainer required in order to start mediation. At the beginning of each session you simply pay for that session plus any between session time that was used (to draft documents, research specific issues, work with other professionals, etc.) since the previous session. This way you have total control over how your money is being spent and know exactly what your costs are. The only exception to this is the $ 1,000 payment necessary to confirm the first mediation session (which covers the first five hours of mediation).
- Mediation fees are generally divided equally by the parties unless a different agreement has explicitly been reached.
- We do not charge an administrative fee. Time spent on scheduling and other administrative issues is not included as preparation time as it is considered simply part of the cost of doing business. However, for necessary preparation time, such as individual telephone calls, preparing documents or reading briefs/documentation, the mediation hourly rate of $ 200/hr will apply.
Administration Costs: Included
The only exception to this is if the case involves a large number of parties, special meeting facilities, etc. If so, additional charges may be incurred, but will be discussed and agreed upon by all parties prior to mediation.
Out-of-Town Travel Costs: Negotiable and based on
reasonable expenses plus
time
Payment: The initial meeting payment of $ 1,000 should be paid within one week of confirming a mediation date. All other payments will be made at the beginning of each session when you will pay for that session plus any between session time that was used since the previous session.
Rescheduling: As long as we are given at least 48 hours notice and it is the first rescheduling of a particular session, there will be no charge for rescheduling. If it is less than 48 hours notice or the session has already been rescheduled once before, there will be a rescheduling charge of $ 200.
Cancellation: We ask that if you need to cancel a session that you do it at least 48 hours prior to the session. If you let us know more than 48 hours prior to the session there will be no charge. However if the cancellation is within 48 hours of the session you will be charged for 50% of the payment for the scheduled session time.
Confidentiality: All parties and counsel will sign a written confidentiality agreement at the outset of the mediation session. This agreement will govern all communications, including post-mediation and telephone conversations, involved in the matter.
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