FEES
The issue of costs is always of concern to all separating couples when they are faced with funding two households usually with the same resources they had for one.
One of the benefits of family mediation is that the costs of the sessions are fixed which can help with budgeting. As no two families are the same from the outset I will advise you of your likely cost by letting you know how many sessions you may need and this will be reviewed at every session. The usual number of sessions required for most couples is 2-3.
FEES
My fees are detailed below for Miam and Mediation sessions. In addition you may also be eligible for the Government Mediator Voucher scheme introduced in 2021 which provides eligible clients with a voucher of £500 towards the cost of their mediation (excluding Miams). Please contact me to discuss eligibility further. Legal aid can also be available for mediation for those eligible and although that is not a service I offer I can signpost clients to appropriate legal aid mediation services.
ASSESSMENTS MEETINGS (MIAMs)
• £125.00 PER PERSON (This includes any paperwork required for court)
MEDIATION SESSIONS
• £250.00 PER PERSON for a two-hour meeting. This may be paid equally i.e. £250 per person or in whatever proportions are agreed from the outset.
• This fee includes routine administration.
• Mediation sessions are mainly carried out via video link ( Zoom and Teams ) but if preferred face to face sessions are available in Booths Park in Knutsford. There is an additional meeting room charge which is non refundable ( currently £50.00 plus VAT)
DETAILED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING DOCUMENT
• POA. This is a detailed summary of the whole mediation which can greatly assist solicitors in the drafting of a legally binding court agreement. It records background information, joint proposals and guiding principles and includes, also if applicable, an Open Financial Summary which records details of any financial disclosure undertaken. The average preparation time for these documents is 2 hours.
• My hourly rate also applies for any work required between sessions for example, in drafting documents or reviewing financial documents .
