At the mediation network we keep our fees simple, clear and transparent.

These are the fees we charge for each step in the mediation process and the typical total costs. All fees are inclusive of GST and apply to mediations commenced in the 2025-26 financial year.

If you have any questions or queries please feel free to reach out:

Fees

Invitation process - $250
Pre-mediation appointments - $450
Joint mediation sessions
       Half-day - $1,100 per person
       Full-day - $1,800 per person
Joint mediation sessions with child consultant
       Half-day - $825 per person + consultant fees
       Full-day - $1,410 per person + consultant fees

Typical total cost - lawyer assisted

(includes pre-mediation appointments)
Half-day - $1,550 per person
Full-day - $2,250 per person
2 x half day booked at one time - $2,250 per person

Typical total cost - with child consultant

(includes pre-mediation appointments)
Half-day - $1,800 per person
Full day - $2,700 per person

Typical total cost - without lawyers

Parenting issues only - $1,550 per person
(includes pre-mediation appointments & 1 joint session)
Financial issues only - $2,650 per person
(includes pre-mediation appointments & 2 joint sessions)
Parenting & financial issues - $3,750 per person
(Includes pre-mediation appointments & 3 joint sessions)

Extras

Additional work (as agreed) - $400 per hour
Travel - by negotiation
Cancellation fees - 50% of fees for cancelled session
(joint mediation sessions only)
Room hire fees - by negotiation
(in-person mediations only)

The mediation process for both people including invitations, pre-mediation appointments and mediation.