How much does mediation cost and how long will it take? Mediated agreements usually cost substantially less than traditionally litigated divorces. That's because you, not your lawyers, are doing the negotiating, and because you're paying one mediator instead of two attorneys to help you. Mediators charge an hourly fee that can be shared by you and your spouse in a way that you both agree is fair. No retainer fee is required. Mediation sessions are usually scheduled one or two weeks apart and last one or two hours. While a completed agreement can take as few as two hours, the average length of time required is six to twelve hours, depending on the individual needs and circumstances of the parties. Unlike the adversarial process, which often results in delays which are beyond your control, the pace of mediation is set by the participants at a pace that is comfortable for them.

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