Costs and Fees:
MEDIATION FEES
The cost of mediation depends upon the level of conflict between the parties (higher conflict tends to mean more sessions will be required to reach agreement) and the complexity of issues involved. A successfully mediated agreement will cost significantly less than going to trial and will produce a result that is designed by the parties for their unique circumstances.
You may choose to proceed on an hourly basis, or with a per-session agreement.
The typical litigated divorce in LA County may easily cost $50,000 or more per party for legal fees alone, plus other expenses. A collaborative divorce, negotiated by attorneys trained in collaborative process, would be less than litigation, but probably more than mediation.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL IT TAKE TO REACH AGREEMENT?
The number of session required depends on the complexity of issues involved, the level of conflict, and the way the parties process information. A good mediation should not be rushed. It is well worth the time taken to be sure that parties are fully satisfied with the agreement they develop. A typical comprehensive divorce mediation may require three or four sessions of about two and a half hours each, plus additional time for preparation of progress notes and preparation of the final agreement.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
You may pay by check, cash, or credit card via PayPal.
HOURLY RATE or PER SESSION FEE
My hourly rate is $200 per hour, which may be divided between the parties as agreed. A deposit of $800 is required when the agreement to mediate is signed. After the deposit is earned, fees are billed monthly. I will work with you to keep fees as low as possible. The typical range is from $2,200 to $3,400 for a low-conflict mediation with only one or two main issues.
Please call for information on a per-session fee arrangement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERTS
It may be necessary for you to engage other experts such as accountants, appraisers, actuaries and consulting attorneys.
