How many mediators do you have available for post-divorce mediation dealing with possession?

We have about 110 mediators on our roster; about half are qualified to mediate this type of case!

How soon can one get a session setup?

A mediation can be arranged within 7 to 10 days of the request call to the Center.

What is the cost?

If you live in Travis County; it will cost $35.00 per party for a Community Based Mediation.

Do the parties usually split the cost?

Except in unusual situations, each party bears the cost of their participation (a “party” is an individual or group who represents a particular side to the issue—therefore a “party” may consist of a a couple for instance.

Is the final agreement binding and enforceable even if it is different than the final divorce decree?

Travis County Judges tend to incorporate mediated agreements as modification to a decree but this is a legal step that occurs post mediation.

Is legal representation required?

Not for the mediation; individuals and groups often come to their own agreements then take it to their attorneys for a “third legal eye review” . The attorney can take your agreement and file for modification in one of the Family District Courts if you require this legal teeth. Individuals use this process when they feel they might need some recourse in the future if the other party does not comply with the agreement.