Costs
I have priced my services to make them accessible for most people. My hourly rate is about half or two-thirds what most attorneys charge.
I always make sure you understand all relevant costs up front before we begin. You may pay by Zelle, Venmo, check or cash.
Divorce Mediation
The costs of a divorce depend on the approach you take. A divorce often involves three types of fees:
- professional services such as mediation, financial advice and/or legal representation;
- court document preparation; and
- court filing fees.
My fees for a comprehensive mediated divorce agreement generally range between $1,000 and $3,000. My fees are hourly based. You pay only for the time I spend on your case. I usually give you homework before sessions to help you come prepared so that we can be as efficient as possible.
I don’t require a retainer for mediation. At each session you simply pay for that session plus any prior between-session time I spent working on your case, such as doing research, emailing or preparing session notes for you.
I offer a half-hour free consultation for both spouses to explain the mediation process and answer any questions you may have.
I recommend you use a paralegal for all required court filings and I can refer you to a very good one.
The court filing fee is currently about $450.
Divorce Financial Analysis and General Divorce Help
I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in addition to being a divorce mediator. In this capacity I can help you understand the financial and tax implications of your divorce. I can also help you understand the divorce process and the options available to you. Most often, but not always, I provide divorce financial analysis and general divorce help to one rather than both spouses. Currently my hourly rate for these services is $300 per hour for the actual time I spend assisting you. Very often, only one meeting is required.
I personally do not prepare all the paperwork required by the court for a divorce. However, I have several options at my disposal to help you accomplish this quickly and inexpensively.
Family Mediation
My standard hourly rate for separation mediation, prenup mediation, postnup mediation and family mediation is the same as for divorce mediation. No retainer is required.
