Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. The process involves the parties going to a third party who is neutral (i.e., the mediator) and who utilizes various techniques or skills to facilitate dialogue between the parties so that they can reach an agreement over their disputed issues. The mediator remains neutral and cannot give advice or act as a lawyer for either party. Although the mediator can facilitate the process, it is the parties themselves that determine the conditions of any settlement reached. This allows the parties to maintain control over their dispute rather than accepting something imposed by a judge. This benefit can be a key factor in your ability to move on and recover from your legal dispute.
Mediation is flexible and confidential. In a divorce, you and your spouse are able to settle the conflict between you in a way that helps you to work together as parents after your divorce. Years of research have shown that couples who mediate their divorce are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome of the divorce and are more likely to spend less money and time fighting in court than couples who go through an adversarial divorce.
Alexandra Geczi represents parties in mediations and is a trained mediator.
Rates and policies for services as a mediator in most family law disputes:
$300.00 per party for one-half day, up to four hours;
$600.00 per party for one full day, up to eight hours;
Overtime: $100.00 per party per additional hour, payable at the conclusion of the mediation.
Most mediations are conducted at the Firm’s office in Richardson, Texas. If the mediation site is outside Dallas county, additional charges may apply.
Fees include all time spent in reviewing documents prior to mediation, scheduling and administrative matters, actual mediation time, a working lunch in full day mediations (if at the Firm’s office), drafting the Mediated Settlement Agreement, and phone conferences/emails with counsel before and after mediation sessions.
Fees must be paid at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled mediation. We accept cash, check, Mastercard, and Visa. Make checks payable to Alexandra Geczi.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made at least 5 days in advance prior to the scheduled mediation date to avoid being charged a cancellation fee. If a mediation is canceled less than 5 days prior, then there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee per party, unless one of the representing attorneys or parties utilizes that previously scheduled time slot for a different mediation.
If you are interested in hiring Alexandra to represent you in a mediation or to be a neutral mediator in your dispute, please contact our office for more information.