Mediation Schedule and Fees

Mediations may be scheduled in full-day (eight-hour) or half-day (4-hour) increments. Full-day mediations begin at 9:00 A.M. Half-day mediations begin at 9:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M.

Family law mediation fees are based on the parties’ gross monthly income as follows:

Full-Day Fee (per party):

Gross monthly income up to 2,000$450
$2,001 to $3,000$550
$3,001 to $4,000$650
$4,201 and above$750

Half-Day Fee (per party):
Gross monthly income up to 2,000$250
$2,001 to $3,000$300
$3,001 to $4,000$350
$4,201 and above$400


Fees for all other civil disputes are based on the amount in controversy as follows:

Full-Day Fee (per party):
Up to $10,000$450
$10,001 to $50,000$650
$50,001 and above$750

Half-Day Fee (per party):
Up to $10,000$300
$10,001 to $50,000$350
$50,001 and above$400

Mediations cancelled within five days of the scheduled mediation date are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the mediation fee (per party).

A surcharge of $100 per hour (per party) will be applied to mediations that extend beyond the allotted time.

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