{"id":538,"date":"2019-12-18T21:31:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T21:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacramentodivorce.us\/?page_id=538"},"modified":"2022-07-08T18:28:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T18:28:27","slug":"mediation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacramentodivorce.us\/mediation\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ending your marriage can be a traumatic experience, but mediation can make divorce easier and more affordable. In mediation, parties meet with divorce mediator Jin Kim to resolve their issues outside of court. In contrast to the high cost of litigation in family court, mediation can save parties thousands of dollars in attorney fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mediation can cost as little as $325<\/strong> for an hour to $5,500<\/strong> for packaged mediation and document preparation. How much your mediation will cost will depend on how well you and your spouse can work together<\/em><\/strong> to negotiate the issues in your divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower Upfront Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mediation can be an affordable alternative to litigation in family court. Unlike divorce attorney fees, mediation does not<\/em> require a large upfront retainer fee. In mediation you pay-as-you-go with the client making payment for each session at the time of service. Accordingly, mediation can help parties work towards their marital settlement agreement while they spread out the total cost over several months, much like collaborative divorce<\/a> although there are key differences between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total cost of mediation will depend on the facts and temperament of the parties. With that said, we do offer flat-fee divorce mediation<\/strong> that includes preparation of the marital settlement agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$325 First Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the consultation, you and your spouse will meet with divorce mediator Jin Kim for an hour to explore the viability of mediation. The mediator will explain the mediation process, review the facts of your case, and answer questions. If you and your spouse decide to proceed with mediation and end your search for a good mediator<\/a>, the next step will be signing a divorce mediation agreement and scheduling the next several sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$325 Per Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s very rare for a couple to negotiate all of their issues in one mediation session. For instance, a couple with children will need to agree with respect to a parenting plan<\/a>, property division, spousal support, and child support. For each mediation session, the divorce mediator charges a flat fee of $325 at the time of service. The total number of sessions to complete divorce mediation will depend upon the parties and issues. Nevertheless, the mediator is there to help the parties come to negotiated agreements within an efficient timespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

$5,500 Flat Fee Divorce Mediation Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some clients want the comfort of a flat fee for mediation sessions and document preparation. Sacramento divorce mediator Jin Kim<\/a> offers a $5,500 flat-fee package that includes the consultation, up to 5 hours of mediation, and drafting the petition, financial disclosures, marital settlement agreement, and final judgment packet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$4,000 Document Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If no mediation is required, meaning that the parties agree on all aspects of their divorce, Jin Kim offers a flat fee package of $4,000 for drafting the aforementioned documents. Once drafted, the parties can file the documents to secure an uncontested divorce and court orders with respect to custody, support, and property division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divorce Mediation FAQS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How is mediation defined under the law? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law defines mediation as \u201ca process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement\u201d. [Evidence Code 1115(a)<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is mediation mandatory? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It depends on the case. Mediation is mandatory if the case involves contested custody<\/a>, stepparent, or grandparent visitation. Parties can also choose to go through mediation even if the law doesn\u2019t require it, in which case mediation is considered voluntary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is a mediator?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mediator is a neutral person who conducts mediation. It includes any person designated by a mediator either to assist in the mediation or to communicate with the participants in preparation for a mediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the roles of the mediator and the parties in mediation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary role of the mediator is to assist the parties in coming to a settlement that they both agree on. The parties, meanwhile, are the ones who are primarily responsible for settling their disputes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does mediation hope to achieve? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nfollowing are just some of the goals that mediation hopes to achieve: <\/p>\n\n\n\n