Fees

New Resolution is the better way to resolve conflict. We also strive to be the most affordable. For example, we manage our overheads and rely on word-of-mouth referrals rather than expensive advertising. We also offer sessions in multiple Bay Area locations that are often more convenient to where our clients live or work.

You may choose either our “pay-as-you-go” plan or a package plan. You may also start with one payment plan and switch to another.

Mediation Summary

Option A: “Pay-As-You-Go” Plan

Ideal for short cases and instances where parties want to see if mediation will work for them before potentially switching to a package plan. This flexible plan requires minimal up-front expense. Fees are assessed in 10-minute increments (1 hour minimum).

†  A $100 case administration charge is payable before the first session.

†  A refundable advance payment for the first hour is required to book a session.

†  Either party may cancel up to 3 business days before a scheduled session. Shorter-notice cancellations incur a fee of $100.

Option B: Package Plan

By purchasing a package, clients enjoy a sizable discount in comparison with the “pay-as-you-go” hourly rate. Many clients also feel that a package allows them to focus on the substantive issues without concern for the cumulative cost of each session. (In other words, packages eliminate the sense of a meter or clock that parties may experience under the “pay-as-you-go” plan.)

The Express Package comprises three 2-hour sessions. The Plus Package comprises five 2-hour sessions. Refunds are available for unused sessions in a package. The refund amount is the difference between the cost of the package and the cost of the time spent in mediation calculated according to the hourly rate plan.

‡  A $100 case administration charge is payable before the first session.

‡  A refundable advance payment for the first hour is required to book a session.

‡  A party may cancel up to 3 business days before a scheduled session. Shorter-notice cancellations incur a fee of $100.

Package Discounts Compared to “Pay-As-You-Go” Hourly Rate

Case Administration Charge

A $100 non-refundable case administration charge — payable via credit or debit card — is required to book your first mediation session. This charge covers the administrative costs of your case, including scheduling and confirming appoint-
ments and the mediator’s time to transcribe notes after each session.

MSA Preparation

In divorce cases, on completion of your mediation process, you have several options for preparing a legally binding Marital Settlement Agreement. If you wish, our “attorney-in-residence” — an independent family-law attorney — will prepare this document for you from your Memorandum of Understanding for a flat rate of $495 in most cases. (He will also provide consultation and filing services on request.) In addition, we gladly refer clients to other attorneys and Legal Document Assistants for independent advice and support. Alternatively, you may of course consult any attorney of your choice.

Consultations

We offer telephone and in-person consultations at our many San Francisco Bay Area locations. Please visit the links to these pages for more information and to set up an appointment. Alternatively, you may request a consultation by calling directly 415.378.7003.

Telephone Mediation

Telephone mediation is available to parties who cannot be present in person. The rate for telephone mediation is $215 per hour in 10-minute increments. Telephone mediations are toll-free within the United States.

Payment

Parties may pay by cash, check, credit card, ATM/debit card, or electronic transfer.

Next Steps

Schedule a telephone consultation
Schedule an in-person consultation
Schedule a mediation session