How Much Does Mediation Cost?
Each mediation session is unique and will have a different number of parties. The below fees are set for a typical two party mediation session. For our fee structure for mediation for more than two parties to the dispute please call us on: (07) 3184 9181. Prices are subject to change and should be confirmed on booking.
What To Expect.
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No Obligation 10 min consult
Tell us what type of dispute you are having, how many people are involved, when the dispute began and what you think might settle the matter. We will then determine if mediation is the best approach to settle the matter quickly.
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Tell us about the dispute
We will then direct you to a form to fill out so that we have more information about the dispute and whether more information will be needed before we begin the mediation session. Once we have that, we will be back in touch. Don’t worry, we will assist you in this process if you need help.
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Intake Session
Before a mediation can be booked, each party will need to undergo an intake session (usually by phone). You will have up to one hour to speak with the Mediator. This allows the mediator to assess whether your matter is suitable to proceed.
Both parties then return their signed mediation agreements, confirming they agree to settle the dispute through mediation.
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Undertake Mediation
Depending on the type of matter, Sherri will advise whether you should book either a single half-day or full-day session, or spread the sessions out to ensure the parties have the best chance of settling their matter out-of-court.
Time will be determined based on how far apart the mediator considers the parties appear to be in reaching a settlement.
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Your Agreement
After the parties have successfully agreed to the terms they are happy to settle on, an informal written agreement is drafted and signed by the parties. The parties then decide whether they wish to formalise it or keep the arrangement informal and flexible.
Who Pays For Mediation?
Parties undertaking mediation are required to pay for the costs of their attendance. Unless agreed otherwise by the Court or between the parties the invoice will be split 50/50. Mediation sessions are conducted with two parties to a dispute, however there may be occasions where there are more depending on the issue in dispute.
Sherri Gullickson Mediation Fees
Preparing For Mediation
$200 plus GST per person
Intake Service
Intake is needed to ensure that your matter is appropriate for mediation.
Online or in-person, each party to the dispute must have an intake session with the mediator. The Intake service allows a party to have up to one hour with the mediator and cover the reasonable costs of inviting the other party to your dispute to the session.
Self Representing? Or more than two parties to your dispute? Please contact Sherri to discuss.
Document Review
$100 plus GST per document
Before we can mediate your matter, you may need for your mediator to review one document to ensure it is fine to proceed, or it is needed in order to mediate.
This does not include those documents necessary to comply with the duty of disclosure.
Mediation Session Packages
$380 plus GST per hour
Short Mediation (min. 1 hour)
If after your intake session, and the Mediator determines that Mediation is appropriate for your matter, then you may only require and hour or so to finalise your agreement or nut out that remaining issue in dispute.
Please note that in -person mediation sessions may not always be suitable, but if they are - there is an additional charge for the meeting rooms*. All online sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
$750 plus GST per person
Half Day Mediation
Online or in-person, the half day mediation allows for a mediation session of up to 3.5 hours. Anything over 3.5 hours will be charged at an additional cost of $400 per hour, subject to availability.
Parties that go over time may have to book another session with the mediator on an alternative day.
Please note that in -person mediation sessions may not always be suitable, but if they are - there is an additional charge for the meeting rooms*. All online sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
$1500 plus GST per person
Full Day Mediation
Online or in-person, the full day mediation allows for a mediation session of up to 7 hours with the Mediator. Anything over 7 hours will be charged at an additional cost of $400 per hour, subject to availability.
Parties that go over time may have to book another session with the mediator on an alternative day.
Please note that in -person mediation sessions may not always be suitable, but if they are - there is an additional charge for the meeting rooms*. All online sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
*Current room hire charges vary but can range from $160 - $600 per room, or per session depending on the venue, number of parties attending, and availability.
Going To Court?
$200 plus GST
Issue of s 60I certificate - parenting only.
You only need this if you are wanting to proceed to court for a parenting matter.
Before a party can initiate an application within the Courts in parenting matters, they are required to provide the court with a s 60I certificate which can only be issued by an accredited FDRP. This will tell the courts whether you have attempted mediation or not, and if not why it was not appropriate to do so.
Drafting Fees
plus GST
Basic Agreement: Included
The basic agreement terms decided between the parties is included in all secured bookings of mediation sessions.
Parenting Plan: $300
Receive a custom draft of the Parenting Plan reflecting agreements made by the parties in the mediation conference. The parties can then decide if they wish to forward the document to their respective legal representative to have it formalised.
Property Agreement $300
Receive a custom draft of the Property Agreement outlining the agreements reached in mediation. The parties can then decide if they wish to forward the document to their respective legal representative to have it formalised.
$2,250 plus GST per person
Child Focused / Child Inclusive Mediation
This is a different service to our usual FDR parenting sessions.
Online or in-person, the child inclusive mediation allows for a mediation session of up to 7 hours with the Mediator. Anything over 7 hours will be charged at an additional cost of $400 per hour, subject to availability.
This process allows parents to hear, and meaningfully consider their child/ren’s experiences of separation and the move forward in a highly supportive, resolution focussed environment with the assistance of a highly trained child expert consultant (child psychologist).
This process may not be suitable to all families and the mediator and the highly trained child expert consultant will assess the couple to determine its appropriateness.
Parents should also be aware that the above cost covers only the mediator attendance costs. Costs associated with the child expert consultant are separate to these charges.
If the session is conducted face to face there are additional costs for venue hire.
*Please note that pricing is subject to change. Please ensure you confirm pricing just prior to booking.
