How much does divorce mediation cost in Buffalo?
Smart Divorce NY charges one flat fee, agreed before you start. It covers the mediation sessions, an attorney for the legal work, and filing with the courts. Call (716) 400-7286 and we will tell you yours. In a litigated divorce, each spouse pays their own attorney by the hour, with no set total.
What the flat fee covers
Most mediators charge by the hour and stop at the agreement, so you still pay an attorney to finish. Our fee is the whole divorce, start to filed.
| Mediation with us | Litigation | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay | One flat fee, agreed up front | Hourly, for each side’s attorney, with no cap |
| What is included | Sessions, attorney, paperwork and court filing | Each side pays its own attorney by the hour |
| How long it takes | Two to three sessions, on average | Contested cases can take years |
[A two-sentence quote from Stephen on why he charges one flat fee]
Every case is different. The flat fee covers an uncontested divorce reached through mediation.