What is the cost of mediation?
Since each case is different, we can't quote a price on the web site but
would be happy to talk with you about it in person at our free mediation
orientation. At the mediation orientation, you'll come in together with
the other party (and your lawyers, if you wish) and you can meet a mediator
and decide if mediation will work for you. Most mediations take a total
of 6-9 hours (2 to 3 sessions). For some cost comparisons, click
here.
Do you require a retainer?
We do not require a retainer. You pay for the sessions at each
session, before you begin. We charge as you go, rather than requiring
a big retainer up front, so that you're always in the driver's seat.
Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce Litigation
Custody Mediation vs. Custody Litigation
Think: Do you really want to spend your children's college education account, your vacation money, and the full value of your home on your divorce? Consider divorce mediation or custody mediation as a lower-cost, lower-stress alternative:
Mediation |
Litigation* |
Life Beyond Divorce |
Savings by Using Mediation Instead of Litigation |
Time Value of Money (Savings) Over 20 Years** |
Total Savings By Using Mediation |
| 2 sessions at 3 hours each, $475 per hour *** plus preparation of paperwork and consultation with independent attorneys to review settlement options: $5100 |
Low conflict divorce, with some negotiation but uncontested final judgment. Both spouses have attorneys who charge $475 per hour: $20,000 |
Trip to Hawaii for two, two weeks, all-inclusive package including room with a view: $5000 |
$14,900 | $26,671 | $26,671 Enough for over 5 trips to Hawaii |
| 3 sessions, paperwork, consultation attorneys to options: $7500 |
Limited contested divorce case, no children, trial on common financial issues $65,000 | 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow classic automobile, fully refurbished: $15,000 |
$58,000 | $91,682 | $91,682 enough for 6 classic Rolls Royce cars |
| 5 sessions, preparation
of paperwork and consultation with attorneys to review
settlement options: $7000 |
Contested divorce case with custody issues which settles right
before trial date: $75,000 |
Undergraduate education, 4 years in-state tuition, Indiana
University (Bloomington): $19,000 |
$86,000 | $154,469 | $154,469: enough to send 8 children to CSU for an undergrad college education |
| 6 sessions, paperwork, consultation with attorneys to review options: $10,000 |
Fully contested custody case which proceeds to trial $175,000 |
Law School education, 3 years' tuition, Southwestern Law School , Los Angeles , California : $85,000 |
$165,000 | $320,496 | $320,496 enough to send 4 people to law school and buy each a classic Rolls Royce |
| 8 sessions, paperwork, consultation with attorneys to review options: $12,000 |
Fully contested custody and financial issues case involving child custody evaluators and forensic valuation experts for business, pensions, etc.: $250,000 |
4 bedroom, 2 bath home with water view, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida , $225,000 |
$238,000 | $538,976 | $538,976 Enough for 2 houses in Ft. Lauderdale with enough left over to send a child to college and law school. |
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