Cost of mediation versus litigation

A Mediation might cost 1000 – 5000 split between parties, and be completed in a day, week, or month. Whereas a contested divorce might take months just to get to court, both parties will have to pay lawyers, and the entire process could cost half your yearly salary.

Our Process

Stage 1 – Intake
Stage 2 – Individual Discussion
Stage 3 – Mediation
Stage 4 – Agreement
Stage 5 – Documentation

We offer alternative options to meet your needs and fit your schedule, including one day mediations or micro mediations split over longer timelines.

Our style

We use a hybrid style to build trust naturally and move negotiation forward.

Facilitative – Helping parties communicate
Insight based – Recognizing values, cares, and concerns
Interest based – Structuring discussions to achieve goals
Kitchen Table – Holding space for honesty
Transformative – Empowering both parties to envision a positive future

Cost

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Workplace Mediation

More affordable than litigation, Workplace mediations are sometimes completed in a day or two, unless the parties or representatives of the parties are numerous. The litigation process could have immense repercussions for one or both parties, especially for a party that settles or loses. Mediation reduces risk, and helps both parties avoid coming out of the situation in a publicly negative light.

We can perform mediations after hours or on weekends and holidays, helping employers and employees feel at ease to move forward or go their separate ways with a lasting resolution.

For disputes requiring quick resolution, we offer one day mediations with a ‘meat and potatoes’ style. If the parties are uncomfortable collaborating on solutions, we offer shuttle mediation where we move back and forth between the parties.

Our Process

Stage 1 – Intake
Stage 2 – Individual Discussion
Stage 3 – Mediation
Stage 4 – Agreement
Stage 5 – Documentation

Our style

We use a hybrid style to ensure respectful dialogue, and lasting agreements.

Insight based – Recognizing values, cares, and concerns
Interest based – Structuring discussions to achieve goals
Kitchen Table – Holding space for honesty
Facilitative – Helping parties communicate
Shuttle – The parties negotiate with the Mediator, who moves back and forth between them

Cost

Visit our Fees page for more information.

It is common for employers to cover the costs of a mediation, although splitting costs can be worked into the negotiation process.

Sport Mediation

Sport mediations involve research by the mediator and careful emphasis on confidentiality, but our style remains rooted in human dynamics.

Sport disputes can be emotionally imbalanced due to one parties negotiating from a place of passion, public trust, or a sense of loyalty. We add clarity and respect to these disputes.

Our process can be customized to fit urgent timelines, or extended to balance the stressors of negotiation over time.

We can perform mediations after hours or on weekends and holidays.

Our Process

Stage 1 – Intake
Stage 2 – Individual Discussion
Stage 3 – Mediation
Stage 4 – Agreement
Stage 5 – Documentation

For disputes requiring quick resolution, we offer one day mediations with a ‘meat and potatoes’ dialogue style. If the parties are uncomfortable discussing issues in collaboration, we offer shuttle mediation.

Cost

Visit our Fees page for more information.

Please note that we do not give legal advice.