Preparing for Mediation

You do not need to prepare anything before attending the consultation except to sign the Consultation Agreement and return it to Matthew via email (matthewmhousejd@gmail.com) or bring it to the consultation.  The consultation fee, which is paid in advance, is $150.

After the consultation, if you decide to retain Matthew for mediation services, you will pay the fee for the first two-hour mediation session and the first one-half installment of the Marital Settlement Agreement fee.  The first payment following the consultation is $705 (if you do not have minor children) or $880 (if you have minor children).  You can review a more detailed description of the fees here.

Upon receiving payment for the first session, Matthew will send you a link to your intake file to complete before or during mediation.  You do not need to finish it before you arrive for your first session unless it is convenient.  There will be time throughout the process.

Before your first full divorce mediation session (after the consultation), please sign and return the 
Agreement to Mediate and the Fee Schedule/Cancellation Policy to Matthew via email:  matthewmhousejd@gmail.com.