SJ Mediation Fees
Important information:
We can apply for the Government Voucher Scheme, which provides up to £500 towards mediation once you have attended a MIAM. To qualify for this funding, mediation must include matters concerning children, and you must not have received the voucher before.
The application is easy, and we do this on your behalf. Application for the fund and fees will be discussed in your MIAM.
Fees: All fees are per person. All Joint sessions are allocated 90 minutes:
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) £110.00 pp
Mediation Meeting -Children £165.00 pp
Financial Mediation Initial Meeting - £215.00 pp
Financial Subsequent Meetings £165.00 pp
Shuttle Mediation Meeting -Allocated time 2hrs - £200.00 pp
Preparation of Open Statement of Financial Summary (OFS) (begins after session 1) £165.00 pp
Preparation of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) £165.00 pp
Child Inclusive Mediation - £75.00 pp
Preparation of a parenting plan - £150.00 pp
Preparation of Court forms (c100/Form A) FREE
This will be discussed in your MIAM:
MIAM and session charges include any general correspondence, telephone calls and emails. There are no hidden charges.
Cost Examples
The number of meetings and costs vary depending on issues and circumstances.
Example 1: Child-only mediation MIAM x2 and 3 sessions = £605 per person. The total £1210 Government voucher is £500, meaning the total spend is £710. (£355 pp) additional cost if documents are required.
Example 2: Financial mediation only: MIAM x2 plus 3 sessions = £655 per person plus documents total per person is £985
Example 3: Both Child and Financial mediation: MIAM x2 plus 4 sessions = £1150 per person Total £2300 minus £500 voucher = £1800 (£900 per person)
N.B These examples are based on an average number of sessions; you may require fewer or more sessions.
Recent information states that legal fees to attend court vary from 20- 50k. With solicitor’s fees averaging £350 per hour.
Payment
Payment can be taken over the phone and via invoice. Payment is to be made in full 5 working days. Prior to the appointment date.
Cancellation Policy: We require a minimum of 48 hours; the payment will be carried over to a new booking, otherwise it is non-refundable.