What does it cost for the divorce mediators services?
The divorce mediator is paid on an hourly basis. Sessions are usually scheduled for two hours, but the length of any session can be tailored to the parties schedules. The number of hours needed will depend on the complexity of the parenting and financial issues involved. What if we have children? The mediation process is able to address issues of custody and time-sharing with the children. The care of children is a critical element in a divorce agreement. It is of primary concern to the Court that no undue harm comes to the children as a part of any mediation agreement. For couples who clearly and reasonably act in the best interests of their children, there is no reason issues involving children in a divorce cannot be worked out with a mediator. In these cases, a mediator with a close knowledge of the law can be of particular advantage in mediating issues involving children so that they are acceptable to the court. What is the advantage of having a lawyer as a mediator? Because the pr