Family Law Fast Track Mediation Program

Program Features

Case Types

• Temporary family law issues needing immediate resolution
• Post-decree parenting issues
• Cases scheduled for trial
• Single-issue cases

Fees

• $1,600 per case
• No administrative fee
• Fees may be apportioned by agreement of the parties

Notable Parameters

• The fee covers up to 3.5 hours of the neutral’s time including the review, session and follow-up time
• If the neutral’s time goes beyond the 3.5 hour time limit, the parties will be billed for any additional time at the neutral’s standard hourly rate
• The mediation can be non-binding or binding
• Additional facility or travel fees may apply for off-site locations

Program Benefits

Expedited Scheduling

ADR Systems reserves time every week to ensure that urgent requests for fast track mediation can be fulfilled. Temporary issues are mediated quickly.

Experienced Neutrals

This program provides one more chance to resolve the dispute with a mediator who has a fresh perspective on liability, causation and damages.

Flexible

The parties will determine the length of time the mediated solution remains in place. For example, the parties may decide that the temporary solution will be enforced for 30, 60, or 90 days. Parties also choose the mediator, the process and the time frame in which the mediation occurs.

Confidential

The mediation process is private and confidential. Settlement agreements will not be used as precedent in court proceedings, except for enforcement purposes. This is true of both binding and non-binding mediations. The confidential nature of the mediation process allows the court to have a fresh look at the case after discovery is complete. Settlement terms are also without prejudice.

Administrative Support

ADR Systems will administer all aspects of the mediation, including contacting counsel, scheduling pre-mediation conference calls and scheduling the session. We work with both parties to ensure that critical issues are mediated quickly.