Pricing & How the Process Works
Mediation Pricing
2-Hour Mediation Session — $1,000 Flat Fee
Your mediation fee includes more than the two-hour session itself. It also includes the preparation, communication, and structured support needed to help the process move forward efficiently.
Included:
- Up to 2 hours of mediation
- Pre-session review of submitted information and documents
- Email communication related to preparation and next steps
- Issue organization and agenda development
- Follow-up communication and session summary, when appropriate
- Structured support to help keep the process organized, productive, and forward-moving
- Coordination around practical next steps and outside professionals, when needed
My approach is intentionally high-support. The goal is not simply to facilitate a two-hour conversation, but to help both parties come prepared, stay focused on the decisions that matter, and leave with clear next steps.
1-Hour Guided Preparation Session — $500
Your mediation begins with a personalized planning session designed to create clarity, identify the issues that need to be addressed, and prepare you for a focused and efficient mediation process.
This includes:
- One-hour live planning session
- Review of your family’s circumstances, concerns, and goals
- Identification of the issues to be resolved
- Organization of financial, parenting, property, and other relevant issues
- Personalized document checklist
- Customized mediation roadmap and next-step plan
- Neutral educational resources
- Preparation and follow-up support
By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the mediation process, the information still needed, the issues to be addressed, and the roadmap for moving toward resolution.
Additional Sessions
Some matters can be resolved quickly, while others require more than one session. The number of sessions depends on the complexity of the issues, the level of agreement between the parties, and the amount of preparation needed.
Mediated Agreements
Drafting of a Mediated Agreements (including parenting plans) is separate from the mediation session fee and is quoted separately, in advance, when applicable.
A Note About Total Cost
Mediation is structured to give you greater control over the process and the pace. Rather than paying for open-ended litigation, you know the cost of each mediation session in advance and can decide how to proceed based on the issues still needing resolution.
A Clear, Structured Approach
Divorce mediation doesn’t have to feel open-ended or unpredictable.
At Amicable Path Mediation, the process is structured into focused sessions designed to keep decisions organized and progress moving forward.
Rather than unclear timelines or ongoing back-and-forth, this approach is built to provide clarity from the start—so you understand how the process works before committing to it.
Sessions are conducted remotely, which helps streamline scheduling and reduce unnecessary delays.
How Mediation Is Structured
Mediation is conducted in guided sessions that focus on resolving key decisions in a clear, step-by-step way.
Each session is designed to:
- organize financial and parenting discussions
- reduce repeated conversations
- keep both parties aligned on next steps
- support steady, measurable progress
- The number of sessions varies depending on the complexity of your situation and how prepared both parties are coming in.
What Influences Overall Cost
Every situation is different, and total cost depends on factors such as:
- level of agreement between parties
- complexity of financial or parenting decisions
- amount of preparation needed
- how efficiently decisions can be made
A structured process helps reduce unnecessary delays and repeated work, which can make a meaningful difference in overall cost.
A More Efficient Alternative
Many clients choose mediation because it offers a more efficient path forward compared to traditional litigation.
A structured approach can help:
- reduce unnecessary expenses
- minimize delays
- keep discussions focused
- provide more control over outcomes
What to Expect
The first step is a discovery call.
During this conversation, we’ll:
- discuss your situation
- answer any initial questions
- outline how the process would work for you
- provide a clear understanding of what to expect moving forward
This allows you to make an informed decision before committing to mediation.
Clarity Before Commitment
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
The goal of the initial conversation is to provide clarity—so you understand how the process works, what your options are, and what next steps might look like for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is mediation structured?
Mediation is conducted in focused sessions designed to keep discussions organized and productive, helping move decisions forward without unnecessary delays.
What affects the total cost of mediation?
The overall cost depends on factors such as complexity, level of agreement, and how many sessions are needed. A structured process helps keep the work focused and efficient.
Is mediation more affordable than going to court?
Many clients find mediation to be a more cost-conscious approach, as it focuses on reaching agreement efficiently rather than navigating a prolonged contested process.
Schedule Your Discovery Call
Let’s talk through your situation and outline a clear path forward.