Each session is 3-hrs, billed at $275/hr.

Let's put this in perspective.

According to Forbes, the average cost of a divorce in the US is between $15-20k.

Let's hear it for divorce mediation!

To put things into perspective, a typical retainer for a divorce attorney (per spouse) starts at around $3,000 to $5,000—sometimes even higher.

But remember, it’s not just about the dollars.

The emotional toll of a contentious divorce is hard to measure. Stress, anxiety, and conflict are often part of the package when lawyers are involved, especially when kids are in the mix.

Mediation, on the other hand, is designed to minimize these emotional costs, offering a healthier, less stressful path forward for everyone involved—especially your children.

A tough question to answer with honest accuracy—particularly since we don’t know y’all yet. We don’t know what the issues are, and the degree of separation on said issues.

That said, we conceptualize a **really rough** rule of thumb as follows:

1. one session to discuss finances a

2. one session to discuss parenting time (if applicable).

So, for a divorce with minor children, folks may reach a full and final agreement on all issues in two sessions.

That said, some folks will start and end in a single session.

Others, may need more support.

It entirely depends.

Your best bet is to schedule a consult. We can learn more about your situation and potentially give you a better idea.

Every divorce is unique, but a few key factors can influence how long—and how much—your mediation process will take.

1. Preparation: The more prepared you are, the smoother things will go. Completing the necessary preparations and providing requested documents upfront allows us to keep things moving quickly.

2. Complexity: Some cases are naturally more complex than others, but even the most complicated situations can be resolved through mediation. During your free consultation, I’ll help identify any factors that might add complexity.

3. Emotional Readiness & Conflict: Divorce can put you and your spouse at different stages of emotional readiness. If one party isn’t ready or if there’s a lot of unresolved conflict, it can take longer to come to an agreement. When both parties feel ready to move forward and can discuss the issues calmly, the process tends to go faster.

We've found that 3-hrs is the perfect length mediation session. Any longer, and folks lose steam and physical fortitude. Any shorter, and repeated sessions create redundancy, and therefore inefficient use of time.

The 3-hr session strikes the perfect balance.

If we reach an impasse on a particular issue, we may put it off to the side for a moment.

A moment can be 10 minutes, an hour, or a whole session.

Sometimes, but certainly not always, momentum elsewhere in divorce discussions creates enough inertia to manifest a global settlement agreement that's agreeable to all.

Other times, we may dig or inquire more deeply into the impasse. What values underlie the disagreement? What stories are being told?

This process may just unwind tension enough for an agreement to emerge. That's our hope;)

1. Let's chat! Use this link and schedule a quick call.

2. Both spouses agree to process.

3. Complete participation agreement and e-invoice.

4. Schedule first session

5. Intake sent out

6. Attend first session!

During the consultation you will receive detailed information about mediation in general and how the Flannel People Mediation process would work in your unique situation.

Perhaps most importantly, during this consultation you will each have the opportunity to meet me and determine whether or not you feel comfortable with me and my professional services.

You and your spouse may schedule the consult jointly, which is often beneficial insofar as you both receive the same information at the same time, are able to hear each other’s questions and concerns, and may experience the neutral role of the mediator.

You will also receive instructions about how to prepare for your work in mediation and how to save time/money.