Mediation fees: what does a mediator cost?

What does mediation cost? Every process is different, so it is hard to give an exact amount in advance. I do work with a clear hourly rate, without surprises. The meeting room costs you nothing extra and you park for free in front of the door.

The hourly rate

Divorce and family matters

€195 per hour, including VAT.

Employment and business mediation

€195 per hour, excluding VAT.

What does a process cost in total?

In more than 75% of cases, the mediation costs between €1,500 and €2,500 in total.

For a divorce, add €950 for the lawyer and the court fees. The lawyer checks the divorce settlement agreement and the parenting plan and files the divorce petition with the court.

How much time your process takes depends on your situation: are there children, a home you own, a business, and how far apart are your positions? At the introduction I can give you a first estimate.

No fixed price and no "no cure, no pay"

I do not work with a fixed price. I take exactly as much time as your situation requires, no more and no less. "No cure, no pay" is not permitted under the MfN rules, and that makes sense: as a mediator I am neutral and have no stake in the outcome.

What do you pay for?

• The introduction is free and without obligation.
• The sessions, at the office, at your home or online.
• The drafting: the time I spend recording the agreements, such as the divorce settlement agreement and parenting plan or a settlement agreement.

The meeting room in Badhoevedorp costs you nothing extra.

Who pays the costs?

We agree on how the costs are divided at the start. Most parties choose a 50/50 split.

In employment conflicts, the employer usually pays, although that is not a requirement. However the costs are divided, it does not change my position. I always remain impartial and neutral.

Legal aid: if your income is low

If one of you qualifies for legal aid (subsidised mediation, known in Dutch as a toevoeging), the government pays a substantial part of the costs. You then only pay a personal contribution. Whether you qualify depends on your income and assets, and not every process is eligible. For more information, see the website of the Dutch Legal Aid Board (Raad voor Rechtsbijstand), or ask me during the introduction.

Questions about the costs?

Want to know roughly what your process will cost? Get in touch without obligation. You will find more answers in the frequently asked questions.

Online introduction Introduction at the office Call +31 20 659 88 28