FLAT FEE COSTS TO HELP YOU PLAN

Clarity Law LLC is committed to a flat-fee cost model, when appropriate, to help you plan for a cost-efficient resolution to your dispute.

Below, Clarity Law LLC describes the possible fees for several types of matters, including

• Mediation in Divorce or Family Separation matters that do not involve Child Custody or Parenting Time Issues.
• Mediation in Divorce or Family Separation matters that also involve custody or parenting time issues.
• Mediation in matters only involving custody or parenting time issues.
• Mediation in family matters other than divorce or family separation or child custody or parenting time.
• Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Family Separation matters.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

MEDIATION IN DIVORCE OR FAMILY SEPARATION MATTERS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE CHILD CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME ISSUES

The flat fee for mediation between two divorcing or separating clients not involving custody or parenting-time issues is usually $2,600. This fee is payable in three installments to be split evenly between the two parties. The first is $1,000. The remaining two payments will be $800, per payment. Each shall be non-refundable on receipt. The first will be due at the time the initial Agreement to Mediate is executed, and before any initial mediation session. The second and third will be due at the start of the next two months. This arrangement includes:

• Two initial one-hour introductory sessions – one for each client.
• Up to four two-hour joint working sessions necessary to resolve the issues, and one 1-2 hour review and signing session.
• Drafting and finalization of all agreement documents, including, if necessary, any pleadings or judgments needed to resolve the outstanding legal issues.
• Filing your final documents with the Court if necessary (but does not include filing costs, split between the clients.)
• Photocopying, office supplies, and postage.

The fee arrangement described above is for informational purposes only. The final fees will be as described in the Mediation Agreement between the participants and Clarity Law LLC. Neither the participants nor Clarity Law LLC are bound to any fee agreement until the parties enter into the final Mediation Agreement.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

MEDIATION IN DIVORCE OR FAMILY SEPARATION MATTERS THAT ALSO INVOLVE CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME ISSUES

The flat fee for mediation between two divorcing or separating clients involving custody or parenting-time issues is usually $3,400. This fee is payable in three installments to be split evenly between the two parties. The first is $1,000. The remaining two payments will be $1,200, per payment. Each shall be non-refundable on receipt. The first will be due at the time the initial Agreement to Mediate is executed, and before any initial mediation session. The second and third will be due at the start of the next two months. This arrangement includes:

• Two initial one-hour introductory sessions – one for each client.
• Up to six two-hour joint working sessions needed to resolve the issues and one 1-2 hour review and signing session.
• Drafting and finalization of all agreement documents, including, if necessary, any pleadings or judgments needed to resolve the outstanding legal issues.
• Filing of your final documents with the Court if necessary (but does not include filing costs, to be split between the parties.)
• Photocopying, office supplies, and postage.

The fee arrangement described above is for informational purposes only. The final fees will be as described in the Mediation Agreement between the participants and Clarity Law LLC. Neither the participants nor Clarity Law LLC are bound to any fee agreement until the parties enter into the final Mediation Agreement.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

MEDIATION IN MATTERS ONLY INVOLVING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME ISSUES

The flat fee for mediation between clients involving only custody or parenting-time issues is usually $2,400. This fee is payable in three installments to be split evenly between the two parties. The first is $1,000. The remaining two payments will be $700, per payment. Each shall be non-refundable on receipt. The first will be due at the time the initial Agreement to Mediate is executed, and before any initial mediation session. The second and third will be due at the start of the next two months. This arrangement includes:

• Two initial one-hour introductory sessions – one for each client.
• Up to three two-hour joint working sessions needed to resolve the issues and one 1-2 hour review and signing session.
• Drafting and finalization of all agreement documents, including, if necessary, any pleadings or judgments needed to resolve the outstanding legal issues.
• Filing of your final documents with the Court if necessary (but does not include filing costs, to be split between the parties.)
• Photocopying, office supplies, and postage.

The fee arrangement described above is for informational purposes only. The final fees will be as described in the Mediation Agreement between the participants and Clarity Law LLC. Neither the participants nor Clarity Law LLC are bound to any fee agreement until the parties enter into the final Mediation Agreement.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

MEDIATION IN FAMILY MATTERS OTHER THAN DIVORCE OR FAMILY SEPARATION OR CHILD CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME

The flat fee for mediation in matters that do not involve divorce or other family separation issues is usually $2,750. This fee is payable in three installments to be split evenly between the two parties. The first is $1,000. The remaining two payments will be $875, per payment. Each shall be non-refundable on receipt. The first will be due at the time the initial Agreement to Mediate is executed, and before any initial mediation session. The second and third will be due at the start of the next two months. This arrangement includes:

• Two or more initial one-hour introductory sessions – one for each participant (depending on the number of participants.)
• Up to four two-hour joint working sessions needed to resolve the issues and one 1-2 hour review and signing session.
• Drafting and finalization of all agreement documents, including, if necessary, any pleadings or judgments needed to resolve the outstanding legal issues.
• Filing of your final documents with the Court if necessary (but does not include filing costs, to be split between the parties.)
• Photocopying, office supplies, and postage.

The fee arrangement described above is for informational purposes only. The final fees will be as described in the Mediation Agreement between the participants and Clarity Law LLC. Neither the participants nor Clarity Law LLC are bound to any fee agreement until the parties enter into the final Mediation Agreement.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE OR COLLABORATIVE FAMILY SEPARATION CASES

The usual flat fee for representation during a Collaborative Divorce with Clarity Law LLC is $5,000. This fee is payable in two non-refundable installments of $2,500. The first is due on receipt of the initial invoice, and the second is due at the start of the following month. This flat fee provides the client with the aspects of representation needed to resolve the Divorce or Family Separation case issues. These aspects include, but are not limited to: 

• Advice on the exchange of all documents between the parties. Review of all exchanged documents.
• Client preparation for Team Meetings.
• Legal advice and guidance throughout the process.
• Participation in meetings with all professionals.
• Participation in up to four Team Meetings.
• Drafting and finalization of all agreement documents, including, if necessary, any pleadings or judgments needed to resolve the outstanding legal issues.
• Filing of your final documents with the Court if necessary.
• Photocopying, office supplies, and postage.

The fee arrangement described above is for informational purposes only. The final fees will be outlined in the Fee Agreement between the client and Clarity Law LLC. Neither the client nor Clarity Law LLC are bound to any fee agreement until the parties enter into the final Fee Agreement.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.

OTHER REPRESENTATION

Patrick Ward provides other services to clients as needed during the mediation process as a consulting lawyer. Costs for this service are $200 per hour.

Clarity Law LLC makes it easy to pay via credit card or debit card. Payments may be made here.