Packages & Fees
Family Mediation Services & Fees
Practical Solutions. Clear Costs. A More Positive Future.
At Rosenfield Mediation, we understand that separation and divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging. Our goal is to help couples resolve their differences respectfully, make informed decisions and reach practical agreements without unnecessary conflict or expense.
With more than 25 years of family mediation experience, Stephen Rosenfield offers a comprehensive approach that considers not only the immediate settlement, but also each family’s financial circumstances and future needs.
Mediation services are available primarily through confidential online meetings for couples throughout Ontario.
Packages
Our Family Mediation Packages
We offer three fixed-fee packages designed to accommodate different levels of financial and parenting complexity. All fees are quoted per couple, not per person, plus HST.
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Essential Family Mediation
$6,000 per couple
For couples with relatively straightforward separation arrangements.
Designed for families requiring assistance with common separation issues, including parenting arrangements, child or spousal support, financial disclosure and straightforward property matters.
Services may include:
- Individual intake and suitability screening.
- Joint mediation sessions.
- Review and organize relevant financial information.
- Child and spousal support calculations, where applicable.
- Preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recording proposed settlement terms.
- Routine clarifications and minor revisions following independent legal advice (ILA).
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Comprehensive Family Mediation
$7,200 per couple
Our principal service for couples with moderate financial or parenting complexity.
This package builds upon Essential Mediation and is designed for families who require more extensive financial analysis, parenting discussions and settlement planning.
Additional services may include:
- Assistance organizing financial disclosure, including applicable Ontario financial statement information.
- Detailed review of income, assets, liabilities and property division.
- Preparation and comparison of post-separation household budgets.
- Analysis of alternative child and spousal support arrangements.
- More detailed parenting plans and decision-making arrangements.
- Comprehensive MOU preparation and routine revisions following lawyer review.
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Advanced Family Mediation
$8,400 per couple
For families with more complicated financial arrangements, parenting concerns or multiple disputed issues.
Designed for couples who require additional professional time, analysis and mediation to develop workable solutions.
Services may include:
- Complex income, business, pension or property considerations.
- Multiple support or property settlement scenarios.
- More extensive financial and post-separation budgeting analysis.
- Complicated parenting arrangements, including children’s additional support needs.
- Additional mediation discussions and more detailed settlement documentation.
- Comprehensive MOU preparation and routine revisions following lawyer review.
Independent business valuations, pension valuations, expert reports and other third-party services are not included unless expressly agreed.
Additional Professional Services
$300 per Hour + HST
Our fixed-fee packages include the services and routine revisions outlined in the mediation agreement.
Additional professional work is available at $300 per hour, including:
- Additional mediation sessions beyond the agreed package scope.
- Substantial renegotiation of previously agreed terms.
- Meetings or conferences with either or both parties’ lawyers.
- Additional financial calculations, analysis or documentation.
- Significant revisions requiring renewed negotiations.
*Additional fees will be discussed and authorized before the work proceeds.
Simplified or Limited-Scope Mediation
Making Family Mediation More Accessible
We recognize that separation can place considerable financial pressure on families.
Not every couple requires a comprehensive mediation package. For families seeking help with a limited number of issues, Rosenfield Mediation may offer simplified or limited-scope mediation, generally ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 per couple, depending on the work required.
Examples include resolving a specific parenting schedule, reviewing a straightforward support arrangement or addressing a defined post-separation disagreement.
Reduced-fee services may also be available for qualifying families experiencing financial hardship, subject to the nature of the matter and availability.
Our objective is to make appropriate mediation services accessible while ensuring that both parties understand the services included and any additional costs before proceeding.
Independent Legal Advice and Settlement Documentation
Stephen encourages each party to obtain independent legal advice (ILA) throughout the mediation process.
As agreements develop, the parties may receive a draft Memorandum of Understanding titled Work in Progress. Once both parties are satisfied with the proposed arrangements, the MOU can be provided to their independently selected lawyers for review.
The lawyers may recommend changes and mutually agreed minor revisions are ordinarily included within the mediation package.
Final Separation Agreement preparation and execution will follow applicable Ontario legal requirements. Legal advice and independent legal fees are separate from mediation fees.
A Clear Process from the Beginning
Before mediation begins, Stephen will explain the anticipated services, fees, responsibilities and documentation process.
Each couple receives a written Closed Mediation Retainer Agreement outlining the agreed scope of services, confidentiality provisions, professional fees and circumstances in which additional work may be required.
Our aim is to provide a transparent process with no unexpected professional charges.
Begin with a Consultation
Every family is different. The appropriate mediation package depends on the issues involved, the level of financial disclosure required and the complexity of the proposed arrangements.
Contact Rosenfield Mediation to discuss your circumstances, learn more about our services and determine which mediation option may be appropriate.
All fees are in Canadian dollars, per couple, plus applicable HST. Fees for independent legal advice, valuations and other external professional services are additional. Mediation does not guarantee an agreement will be reached.