OVERVIEW OF MEDIATION
The average mediated divorce takes about 2 months and costs the couple a total of $1,800 to $2,400.
As more people leave court feeling angry, abused and cheated, others are turning to mediation. Statistics show that over ¼ million people are using Divorce Mediation yearly.
- When couples are separating or divorcing they are often dealing with a lot of emotions. An experienced Mediator can assist in diffusing those feelings and help each side communicate their needs and concerns in a way that the other party can hear and understand.
- Mediation allows couples to negotiate their own agreement through a neutral third person.
- Research shows that couples who develop their own agreements are mutually satisfied and the agreements are longer lasting.
- Mediation provides the couple with the necessary legal information - so that couples can make informed decisions based upon the information.
- Mediator does not judge the couple, nor impose any decisions on the couple.
- Mediator helps the couple develop a separation agreement that is fair and reasonable for both.
- Mediation is voluntary.
ESTIMATED COST OF MEDIATION | Estimated Cost of Litigation
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Initial Client Conference |
.50 hours (free) |
| Mediation Session - Custody, Parenting Plan | 1.0 hour |
| Mediation Session - Financial Arrangements, Child Support, Property Division Statement of Income, Expenses, Liabilities | 2.0 hours |
| Mediation Session - Alimony, Taxes, Insurance | 1.0 hour |
| Final Mediation Session - Review Separation Agreement, Filing Process & Hearing Process | 1.0 hours |
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Total Time 5 hours |
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5 hours @ $300. 00 = $1,500.00 Costs of Separation Agreement and Court Affidavit $900.00 TOTAL COST $2,400.00 Each party pays $1,200.00 No Retainer Required |
*Additional expenses to include Court Filing Fee ($215.00), Pension Valuation ($400.00), House Appraisal ($400.00) or Free Market Analysis and Parent Ed Program ($80.00). Total additional expenses $1095.00
