Mediation Fees

See below for our rates to have your matter mediated by a National Accredited Mediator in Australia.

Intake Session

One time fee (GST included)
$250/each party

  • Intake and assessment appointments

  • Research and reading for intake preparation

  • Telephone calls and emails for intake preparation, and the intake with the party

  • Assessment of the suitability for mediation.

  • Issuance of section 60I certificate if relevant at this stage.

Mediation

Up to 4 hours (GST included)
$880/each party

  • Up to a maximum of 4 hours,(the “half-day fee”)

  • Includes reading time of 2 hours

  • Mediations over 4 hours will be charged at the full daily rate of $1760/party (GST included)

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Mediation

Up to 8 hours (GST included)
$1760/each party
  •  Up to a maximum 8 hours (the “full-day fee”)
  •  Includes reading time of 2 hours
  •  Thereafter at a rate of $250.00 per hour for each party, or part thereof (“the additional fee”) inclusive of GST, which shall be paid by the parties, into the trust account of Legal Crunch Pty Ltd
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For parenting mediation: includes all invitations to attend family dispute resolution, all attendances with parties and legal representatives, and the issue of the Section 60I Certificate.

NB. These appointments are done individually with each party, either in our office, over the phone or electronically using Microsoft Teams.

Payment Terms:

  1. The mediation fee shall be paid within seven(7) days of the confirmation of the mediation date;
  2. The additional fee (if any) shall be paid no less than seven (7) days after the mediation; and
  3. You hereby consent and request to receive a bill electronically, by email or by mobile phone provided to us.

Deposit Amounts Non-Refundable

$880 per party (GST inclusive)

For cases where multiple parties are paying their own mediation fees.

  • To be paid within 7 days of confirmation of mediation date

 

Room Hire

All venues are as charged by the venue.

$1760 for one party (GST inclusive)

For cases where one party is paying all mediation fees.

  • Deposits will be forfeited if mediation is cancelled
  • Deposits will be deducted from the final fee
  • Final tax invoices are to be paid within 7 days of invoice issuing

 

Answers to Your Questions Regarding Mediation Fees

What is the intake fee for?

The intake fee is a fee for pre-assessment to discover whether you are suitable for the mediation process. Your mediator will meet with you for up to an hour to go through the process of mediation.

What if I opted for “up to 4 hours” but my session is longer?

Your mediator will advise you when you have reached the 4 hour mark and give you the option of whether you wish to continue on or not and incur charges.

What if I opted for “up to 8 hours” but my session took less time? Do I get a refund?

You will only be charged for the time that it takes to have successful mediation but you should allot for 8 hours to have time to work through the process.

Are mediation fees lower than lawyers’ fees?

Mediation fees can vary. If successful mediation occurs, the fees can possibly be less than the full legal process.

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