Cost Packages

At Divorce by Mediation (DBM), we offer structured mediation packages tailored to the specifics of your family law matters.

Pricing Overview

Our mediation services are led by our Principal, Julia Ejelovitch, an accredited mediator with extensive experience in family law. Our costs are designed to meet the different needs and circumstances of our clients.

Lawyer-Assisted Mediations

Each party is represented by their own independent solicitor who is involved in an advisory capacity throughout the mediation. The mediator, as a neutral party, guides the negotiation process aiming to facilitate a final agreement.

Costs

  • Intake Session: Up to 1 hour with each party – $330 including GST per party.
  • Half Day Mediation: 3.5 hours – $770 including GST per party.
  • Full Day Mediation: From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM – $1,100 including GST per party.
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Mediations without Lawyers

Parties participate without solicitors, understanding that the mediator will not provide legal advice but will facilitate discussions and help outline potential agreements and, if needed, draft formal documents.

Costs

  • Intake Session: $330 including GST per party.
  • Half Day Mediation: 3.5 hours – $880 including GST per party.
  • Full Day Mediation: $1,320 including GST per party.
  • Additional Service: Drafting of consent orders documents (Application for Consent Orders and a Minute of Orders) – $1,650 including GST.

Additional Information

Included in All Packages:

  • Review of relevant materials such questionnaires, case summaries and balance sheets/financial documents.

Half-Day Mediation:

  •  Best suited for straightforward financial disputes or parenting cases with limited issues. Not recommended for combined property and parenting matters.

Full-Day Mediation:

  •  Ideal for cases involving both parenting and financial matters, or complex property or parenting disputes.

Overtime:

  •  Additional mediation time, if needed, is charged at the mediator’s standard hourly overtime rate.

Venue:

  •  If a venue is required, arrangements can be made at the parties’ expense. Most mediations are conducted online, via Zoom, but our mediator can accommodate face-to-face sessions, both round-table negotiations or shuttle mediations.

Cancellation Policy

Notice Requirement:

  • We require at least 7 days’ notice for cancellations or postponements to allow us to offer the slot to others.

Cancellation Fee:

  • Applicable if the cancellation is not within the minimum notice period.
For more information about our services and to discuss which package might be the best fit for your needs, please contact us.