Our Fees For Family Mediation
At Empowered Resolutions, we are committed to providing professional, supportive, and cost-effective Family Dispute Resolution services. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible, with transparent and competitive pricing to meet your needs.
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Please note that our fee schedule is inclusive of GST and we do not charge for s60I Certificates (if required).
Free Initial Consultation
(30 minutes)
We offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation to discuss your situation and explain how our services can assist you. This session is a great opportunity to ask questions and explore your options before committing to further steps.
Intake Session
(1.5 hours + assessment and preparation)
Each party will have an individual and confidential meeting with our Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to discuss your circumstances. In this session, we will discuss each party's respective issues, the mediation process, and we will make an assessment as to whether mediation is suitable for resolving the dispute.​​
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The intake fee includes:
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A 1.5-hour individual appointment
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Email and phone support before and after the session
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Assessment and preparation
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Via Zoom: $300.00 per party (incl. GST)
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In Person: $300.00 per party (incl. GST) plus room hire​​
Mediation Session
Family Dispute Resolution
(4 hours to 7 hours)
We offer flexible mediation options to accommodate your schedule and needs (including co-mediation with both a male and female mediator). Depending on the availability of parties involved in the dispute, we aim to schedule mediations within two weeks of your initial contact with Empowered Resolutions.​
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Half-Day Session (Up to 4 hours):
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Via Zoom: $775.00 (incl. GST) per party
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In Person: $775.00 (incl. GST) per party plus room hire
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Upon request: Co-mediation (one male & one female mediator) is available at an additional $387.50 (incl. GST) per party.
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Full-Day Session (Up to 7 hours):
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Via Zoom: $1225.00 (incl. GST) per party
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In Person: $1225.00 (incl. GST) per party plus room hire
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Upon request: Co-mediation (one male & one female mediator) is available at an additional $612.50 (incl. GST) per party.
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Section 60I Certificate
If a Section 60I Certificate is requested, there is no additional charge for issuing the certificate - unlike many other FDR practitioners.
Payment Terms
Family Dispute Resolution
Who Pays the Fees?
Usually, each party pays 50% of the total fee.
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When is Payment Due?
Once a mediation date is confirmed, an Agreement to Mediate and an invoice will be sent via email. Payment is required five working days before the mediation date.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made within three (3) days of the scheduled booking date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. In such cases, 50% of the total amount will be refunded, and the remaining 50% will be retained to cover administrative and scheduling costs. Cancellations made before this three-day window may be eligible for a full refund, subject to our standard terms.