2017 Mediation Fee Schedule

FREE - Initial telephone call – up to 15 minutes                                                                   

FREE - Elder and Three+ party cases -
                  First thirty minutes of Mediator’s time per case
                                                                                                

FREE - First thirty-minute consultation
                 Two parties in joint session                              

$300 -  Convening an Elder /Adult Family mediation or other
                         multi-party case                   

                  Convening involves phone conversations with
                         up to 5 potential participants,

                  to establish willingness to participate, and inform
                  all of time, place and date of the first mediation;

  $60          convening calls to additional participants, per call                                                                   

$100 - Extended First Consultation – for potential clients who want more

            time for a deeper discussion of their particular issues,  up to one
            additional hour when combined with the Free  Consultation on
            the same date                                                                     

$180 /hr - Elder / Adult Family Mediation                                                                                                       

$220 /hr - Divorce Mediation –                                                                                                 

            Plan A: Mediation of parenting plan and child support only,

                          Including two sessions of up to two hours each, plus

                          preparation of a written parenting plan                                
                          Range is $950-$1250

                         Additional hours for Plan A, if needed, $220 /hr                                  
                         

            Plan B: Comprehensive Mediation of all issues relevant to the
                          divorce, which may include parenting and child support,
                          plus spousal support (if needed) and division of assets
                          and debts         

                        Highly motivated couple with only one or two

                        main issues to mediate - Range is $2250-$2850

                        For a typical couple without high conflict                            
                        Range is $2850-$3850

                        With complex financial matters, high conflict or

                        frequent changes to previously made decisions                    
                        Range is $3850-$6000+

Deposits are required to begin all cases:

$300                Elder Mediation / Multiple Parties - applied to first draft              

$750                Divorce Mediation - applied to first draft of agreement                 

Discounts are available when sessions are pre-paid at the time of scheduling.  Please inquire.

                       

Mediation as Family Peace-Making

                                                                 

 Elder care mediation and pre-nuptial / post-nuptial mediation provide peacemaking opportunities within the family when divorce is not the desired outcome.  When divorce is on the horizon, choose the service that best meets your needs:  comprehensive divorce mediation; limited scope (unbundled) mediation of one or two topics only, such as a parenting plan or spousal support; distance mediation by video or telephone.

                                           Georgia Daniels, J.D., Mediator
                                                   272 S Los Robles Ave 203
                                                       Pasadena, CA 91101
                                                             626-441-1900
                                             www.GeorgiaDaniels.com

ELDER MEDIATION as MUSIC-MAKING

Elder mediation focuses on communication and problem-solving within a family or circle of friends who are concerned about the well-being of an elder.  Conflicts may arise between generations, such as between aging parents and their children, or between adult siblings if they slip back into their childhood roles and conflicts. 

Typical issues may include parents’ driving habits, whether more in-home care or assisted living is needed, or which sibling is responsible for what aspects of the parent’s care. Mediation can also address more complex issues such as estate planning and inheritance concerns, family business succession, and health care choices.  

Usually, the elder’s adult children or friends are quite clear that “something needs to be done” but how this “something” can be accomplished is less clear and can generate heated disagreement among those concerned.  Family members who are locked in ongoing conflicts may be unaware of elder mediation and its benefits. In addition, the spouse of the elder may be committed to maintaining the appearance that nothing is wrong.

The mediator is like an impartial musical conductor who sets up conversations, outlines some options, encourages creativity, and cues the participants when it is time to chime in.  The elder’s voice carries the melody.  Other parties support the melody by exploring options and adapting possibilities to fit their situation.  Together, everyone arrives at a final chord: a plan that describes what best meets the elder’s needs and satisfies concerned family and friends.