mediation cost and payment

Mediation Costs

Compared to the cost of lawyers and protracted court actions, mediation is a cost-effective solution for resolving family disputes. We offer private family law mediations at rates lower than most private mediators.

As a guide, standard mediation session takes between 3 and 4 hours. Shuttle mediations usually take minimum of 4 hours. Some mediation cases take more than one session depending upon the complexity of the matter and the issues in dispute. If further sessions are required, the parties will be charged on hourly basis of $250 per hour per party.

Mediation Costs

Parenting OR Financial (conducted separately)

Pre-mediation session Online

Online. Approx. 1 hr

1 hr

$250

(Per party)

Standard Online mediation

(Online)

3 hrs

$750

(Per party)

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Shuttle Online Mediation

(Online)

4 hrs

$1,000

(Per party)

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Fixed Fee Mediation Cost

We offer fixed fee mediation cost – includes all communication, writing up the agreements, if reached*. 

* Complex FDR Agreements will incur an additional preparation fee of $250 per hour

+Section 60i Certification (if required)

Included in fixed fee. The certificate is required to file an application in court for parenting matters.
Price is for mediation sessions conducted online. In-person mediation is possible at parties’ request, to be conducted in Sydney CBD and the parties will be invoiced for room hire at cost

Terms of payment

Pre-Mediation session fees are payable at time of booking – non refundable for cancellations/no shows.
Joint mediation session fees are payable in full at least 48 hours prior to the session.

Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice/no shows on the day will forfeit half of the total
fee.

It is acceptable for one party to pay the fees for the other party, this will not impact mediator’s impartiality in the mediation process. However, it is up to the parties to negotiate and come to agreement regarding mediation costs payment arrangements; it is not the role of the mediator!

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