What is the cost of ADR?
• For mediation: $250 per hour, unless otherwise ordered by the court. If court-ordered by a family court judge without the immediate consent of the parties, then pursuant to the current ADR Rules, the hourly rate is limited to $175.00 per hour. There will need to be an initial fee paid of $250.00 per party which must be paid prior to the date of the scheduled mediation. Full payment for the neutral’s services must be made by the parties at the end of the mediation. Payment by credit card will be accepted. However, the responsibility for the payment of all mediation fees must remain with the party’s attorney (s). Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties, each party will equally share in the mediator’s fees. • For arbitration: $250 per hour. Each party shall pay, in advance of the scheduled arbitration, a retainer of $1,000 [the amount of the retainer above this minimum amount will be determined and based upon the number and complexity of the issues for arbitration and the amount
