How long will mediation take?
It varies depending on the complexity of the agreement, the communication styles of the parties, emotional factors of the parties, and other things, but typically it takes between 2 and 6 sessions. The costs is usually between $600 and $1800, which is a significant savings over litigated divorces.
Because each separation and divorce is different, it is hard to predict exactly how long your mediation will last. In general, a full divorce, including custody issues, division of property and assets, takes between three and eight sessions. In addition, the mediator will take time to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining all of the agreements that you have reached through the mediation process. Mediation is voluntary and any party, including the mediator, may end it at any time.
Every mediation is unique, so it is hard to predict with certainty how long your mediation will last. Generally speaking, full divorces, including custody issues, division of property and assets, takes between three and eight sessions (6 to 20 hours). The number of sessions depends on the issues needing resolution and how the parties respond to the mediation process itself.
