Family Mediation
A cooperative, peaceful, and solution-focused path to resolving your family law matters.
What Is Mediation?
It is an informal negotiation process regularly used to settling your family law matters as an alternative to the expense and uncertainty of the judicial process.
In mediation, you meet with a neutral party (the mediator) who helps both sides communicate and agree on how to resolve their disputes in a way that works best for everyone involved.
Parties can use mediation as a tool either with or without attorneys involved.
Can We Get A Divorce Without Lawyers?
Pro Se mediations are mediations where the participants are not represented by lawyers. One divorce lawyer cannot represent both parties — however you can have a divorce mediation without lawyers.
Mediation is a cooperative, honorable, and solution-focused method for resolving your divorce. Our process is low-cost and totally online.
Schedule Mediation →Mediation Fees
| Service | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Mediation | $600 | Flat rate, normally divided between the parties. |
| Full Day Mediation | $1,200 | Flat rate, normally divided. $400 minimum payable within 48 hrs of scheduling. |
| Additional Time | $300/hr | Subject to mediator availability. |
Session Times
Half-day mediations: Morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) or Afternoon (1:30–4:30 PM). Full day: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Need a different time or in-person session? Contact the office directly.
Cancellations
At least 48 hours’ advance notice for cancellations and rescheduling is greatly appreciated. I reserve the right to decline rescheduling if notice is not given or a party fails to appear.
Locations
Typically held online via Zoom. I will also travel to a mutually agreed location within 30 minutes of my office at no appearance fee. In-person at our facility subject to room charge.
Ready To Schedule?
Jill Schuh McGhee is here to help both parties reach a fair, lasting agreement — with far less stress and expense than traditional litigation.