Telephone: 0115 9858855
What does Mediation cost?
FAME is a non-profit making charity.
If you are entitled to public funding mediation is free. The Mediator will carry out an eligibility assessment as part of the Information Meeting. Click here for information you will need to bring to this meeting to enable us to check your eligibility.
If you are not eligible for public funding you will need to pay for mediation. Click here to download the current charges.
You will not be eligible for public funding if
- you have savings over £8000 or
- your gross monthly income is above £2657
- your monthly disposable income is above £733. Some allowances may apply and the mediator will be able to advise you.
If you receive certain benefits you may be entitled to free mediation.
You can visit the Community Legal Advice website legal aid calculator to check if you are eligible for free mediation.
If you are not eligible for free mediation the following charges are made for joint sessions based on annual income and the type of mediation. The amount will be explained to you before mediation begins.
Charges are per client and include VAT
| Band | Income | Hourly rate for Child Only Mediation |
Hourly rate for All Issues Mediation (Children, property & finance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under £20,000 | £40 | £65 |
| 2 | £20,001 to £30,000 | £60 | £85 |
| 3 | Over £30,001 | £80 | £105 |
4 | Over £60,001 | £120 | £145 |
Hourly Rate for Property and Finance Mediation
| Clients seen in Nottingham | Clients seen in Loughborough or Mansfield | Clients seen in Newark |
|---|---|---|
£85 | £85 plus £15 travel supplement | £85 plus £20 travel supplement |
Preparation of Memorandum of Understanding £85
Income means a client’s annual income before tax (gross). Allowances of £1000 per child are made if a parent has dependant children living with them or pays maintenance to a former partner for their children.
Sessions may be booked for an hour or more. Sessions lasting more than an hour will be charged in quarter hour blocks according to the client’s hourly rate.
Clients should discuss with their mediator the appropriate session length for their case.
How do I make an appointment?
Contact us direct by telephone, letter or email.
Ask your solicitor (or an advice agency) to refer you.
The office is staffed 9.00 – 5.00 Monday to Thursday and 9.00 – 4.30 on Fridays.