FEES
Mediation
Facilitating a logical and neutral process for determining your family’s outcome.
The fee for mediation must be paid in advance. If the issues are numerous and/or complex, the mediator may require two half-day rates for an 8-hour mediation.
You can read more about what to expect at mediation in our Resources.
| SERVICE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Pre-mediation meeting | $350 per person + tax |
| Half-day rate. Each half-day includes up to 4 hours of mediation | $1,100 per person + tax |
*taxes are extra
Taxes and some disbursements are extra. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Legal matters can be difficult to price as there are differences in complexity and client needs. If you have questions about specific pricing, please book a consultation to discuss your matter with a lawyer. The final price will be included in a service agreement between the client and lawyer which must be signed prior to the lawyer commencing any legal work.
What are the steps for mediation?
- At your mediation, you can discuss any issues related to your separation; however, all conversations must be respectful, and the mediator may put certain guidelines in place.
- First, you have a Pre-Mediation Meeting with the mediator. At the Pre-Mediation Meeting, we discuss your situation and determine if mediation is appropriate. We want to ensure that everyone feels safe at the mediation and understands how the process will work. This helps us be efficient. You will fill out an intake form before the meeting.
- The cost of the Pre-Mediation Meeting is as per our fees page.
- Second, is the document phase. If mediation is appropriate and everyone is willing to participate in the mediation, then the mediator will send you an Agreement to Mediate that must be signed and a deposit sent for the mediation to be booked. You should speak to a lawyer if you have any questions about the Agreement to Mediate or your legal issues in general.
- You may also be asked to fill out a financial statement or gather other documentation in advance of the mediation to ensure we have the information we need to move the process along. You will be given a timeline by the mediator for completing the paperwork and gathering documents.
- The mediation is booked for a half-day if the issues are only regarding parenting or only regarding financials or other distinct issues. If there are multiple issues, then two-half days may need to be booked.
- The cost of Mediation is as per our fees page.
- Third, you will attend the mediation. This is your opportunity to create a plan that can move you forward. The mediator facilitates the discussion and guides you through the process.
- Fourth, if you arrive at a plan that both people agree to, then the mediator will create a Memorandum of Understanding that is provided to everyone at the end of the mediation.
- Fifth, the mediator will encourage you to take your Memorandum of Understanding to a lawyer for independent legal advice before you sign it. Although the mediator is a lawyer, they cannot provide legal advice to either party as it creates a conflict of interest. If you want to turn your Memorandum of Understanding into a legally enforceable separation agreement, you can ask your lawyer to draft a separation agreement or consent order based on the Memorandum of Understanding that you will sign.
- Step By Step Law Corporation offers mediation services. Book your consultation today.