Mediation Pricing & Packages
*Prices effective Jan 1, 2023*

Up Front Pricing

Why pay $15,000 or more for a Divorce attorney when our average mediation client pays less than $5,000?

Determining What You'll Need

Mutual Consent Divorce Package Hourly Rate
Both parties are ready to proceed with a divorce on an expedited process X
One or both of us aren't ready for a final divorce right now X
We have kids and we agree on custody terms X
We have kids but don't really agree on custody X
We don't have attorneys / We have not filed any divorce litigation yet X
We have attorneys representing us / divorce litigation has already been initiated X
  • Are you and your spouse ready to be divorced as soon as possible?
  • If you have children together, have you agreed to custody terms?
  • Have you discussed and are you (mostly) in agreement on all financial issues?
  • Do you want professional assistance in finalizing and preparing a formal agreement and filing for divorce?
If you answered YES to these questions, you may be eligible for our MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE PACKAGE.
  • Does one spouse want to get divorced but the other spouse is unsure?
  • Has either spouse already filed for divorce or are the parties represented by attorneys?
  • Do you disagree about any major child custody issues or child support?
  • Do you disagree about whether one spouse should pay alimony?
  • Is there a high level of conflict in your case?
If you answered YES to these questions, you may benefit from utilizing an attorney mediator on an HOURLY basis

Schedule a consultation today to see which package is right for you!

Mutual Consent Divorce Packages:

For couples who need professional guidance to complete Maryland’s Mutual Consent divorce process and are (nearly) in agreement on all major issues.  

  • With Children: $3,500 (Up to 20 professional hours)
  • No Children: $2,600 (Up to 15 professional hours)

Maryland court filing fee is not included in our pricing.

Package Pricing Includes the following:

  • Our team will assist with “Client Onboarding” including collecting necessary personal and financial information through our confidential, secure client portal.
  • Brief individual phone discussion with member of our team to review your case and discuss any issues prior to your first meeting
  • Attorney Mediator will review all intake documents, prepare your customized mediation schedule, and proprietary financial worksheets to aid in negotiation and resolution.
  • 1.5 – 2 hour In-Person or Online Mediation session (both parties attend)
    • Mediation Session will cover all major issues from separation, child custody, support, asset and debt dissolution, etc.
  • Up to 1 hour follow up session if necessary
  • Professional Drafting of legal separation agreement
    • Includes “Cooperative Parenting Plan” for cases with children
    • Complies with Maryland’s Mutual Consent Divorce statute
  • All reasonable client communication with Mediator regarding any edits or changes to Marital Separation Agreement
  • Our team will prepare all necessary court documents and forms to obtain a “mutual consent” divorce.
  • 1 Hour Closing session to review and sign all documents, discuss “next steps” and review court process.  

For the limited number of cases that do not resolve in the allotted hours, additional professional time will be charged at our prevailing hourly rates.

Hourly Fees:

*3 Hour Minimum*

Divorce Attorney Mediator: $250 / hour

Paralegal or Clerk: $125 / hour

Minimum Charge: 3 hours / $750

Other Services:

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)

  • Fee: Hourly, typically 2-5 hours ($500 – 1,250) per QDRO.

 

Federal Tax Law and the IRS allows certain tax-free and penalty-free transfers of qualified retirement assets between ex-spouses upon a judgment of divorce. Essentially, a judge can award (or the parties can agree, and a Judge can approve) part of one parties’ retirement to be paid to the other spouse incident to a divorce, and the retirement account administrator (e.g., your 401(k) brokerage firm) must abide with the judge’s order by transferring the specified funds from one spouse to the other.  The document or judicial order necessary to effectuate the tax-exempt transfer are commonly known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO.  For federal employees, including military personnel, who have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the federal government requires a Retirement Benefits Court Order or RBCO.  We will prepare the appropriate QDRO, RBCO or other document and provide guidance about filing the QDRO with the court after your divorce and having it served on the benefits administrator to effectuate the transfer.

Please Call or Schedule a Consultation today to speak to one of our attorney mediators for additional information about our pricing policies!
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What our clients are saying...

Thank you for helping us prepare for our divorce. You made it a smooth and easy process. We couldn’t thank you enough for being so helpful and answering our questions. We had our court date yesterday and like you said it only took about 15 minutes.

Carroll County Client

“My husband and I got married later in life (both second marriages) and it just didn’t work out. We decided to use a mediator and it was a very good process. My first divorce years ago was very expensive and took a long time but I’m glad we found this mediator.”

- S. B.

“I called an attorney and he wanted a $5,000 retainer. I’m so glad I called you.”

- Baltimore County client

“Spending thousands of dollars on lawyers was not what we wanted to do at all…but we also felt like we had to use legal language in case it got messy in the future. Jacob walked us through the process and helped us draft the separation agreement. Was an increasingly easy process.”

- D. G.

How To Find Us

Conveniently located in Lutherville, Maryland!
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Maryland Divorce Mediators is a service of Lutherville Law Group.