For
family and divorce mediations we have a sliding scale fee which
ranges from $100 to $200 per hour and is based on the participant's
incomes. All other types of mediations are $200 per hour. We
charge no retainer, only the hourly charge for the office session
and writing up agreements reached. For mediations out of town
or out of state there are travel and per diem charges.
We offer
FREE consultations by telephone. For family issues we start with
an orientation which covers: the mediators role; the clients
role; the steps in the mediation process and the fees. If, after
the orientation, clients do not feel mediation is the correct
venue for their situation, we waive the normal fee and charge
only $50. If they choose to mediate, we include the orientation
in the first session and charge at the agreed upon rate.
For business
mediations we may meet with the participants individually
for at short period before bringing the parties together.