Virginia Family
Mediation Pricing
& Packages
A private, respectful path through separation, divorce, and parenting decisions — at a fraction of the cost of litigating. Fees are shared by both parties, not charged per person.
Clear pricing for every stage of a family transition
- Confidential intake and screening call with each party separately
- One 2-hour joint mediation session (virtual or in-person)
- Mediator-facilitated discussion of priorities and concerns
- Written summary of areas of agreement and open issues
- Roadmap and recommended next steps
- Confidential intake and screening sessions with each party
- Review of financial disclosures and mediator preparation
- Up to three joint mediation sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Facilitation of custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property division
- Drafting of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding for attorney review
- 1-hour closing session to review the final terms
- Extended intake, screening, and background review for both parties
- Review of financial statements, valuations, and supporting documents
- Up to five joint mediation sessions, including separate caucuses as needed
- Detailed parenting plan with holiday, travel, and decision-making schedules
- Coordination with attorneys, financial advisors, or other professionals
- Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding for attorney review
- 1-hour closing session to finalize all terms
Prefer to pay as you go?
For narrower issues — a parenting plan update, a single support question, or a post-divorce disagreement — hourly mediation lets you pay only for the time you use.
- One rate for the session, shared by both parties
- 2-hour minimum per joint session
- Preparation, document review, and drafting billed at the same rate in 15-minute increments
- No retainer required — sessions are billed as they occur
- Free 15-minute introductory call for each party
Need something outside a package?
Additional services available for any package or as standalone engagements.
Additional Mediation Session
A 2-hour joint session for matters that need more time beyond your package.
Written Parenting Plan
A detailed written parenting plan capturing terms the parties have agreed, for review by each party's attorney.
Memorandum of Understanding
Drafting of a written summary of agreed terms for review by each party's attorney.
Co-Parenting Check-In
A 45-minute follow-up session to address scheduling changes or implementation questions.
What you need to know about family mediation
Yes. Mediation is a confidential process, and discussions generally cannot be used in later court proceedings. Limited exceptions apply under Virginia law, including concerns about child abuse or threats of harm.
Package and hourly fees are for the mediation as a whole, not per person. Most couples split the cost evenly, but you are free to agree on a different arrangement.
Attorneys are not required to attend mediation. We strongly encourage each party to consult their own attorney before signing anything, and the Memorandum of Understanding is designed to be reviewed by counsel and converted into a final agreement.
Yes. Mediation is well suited to custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property division. Child support discussions are guided by the Virginia support guidelines so that agreements are realistic and workable.
Every family matter begins with a confidential screening. If there are safety concerns, coercion, or a significant power imbalance, mediation may not be appropriate, and we will discuss other options or safeguards such as separate sessions.
Most couples complete Full Family Mediation in three to six weeks, depending on scheduling and how quickly financial information is gathered. Complex matters may take longer.
You keep all of your legal options. Even partial agreements — for example, on a parenting schedule — can reduce the time and cost of any remaining court process.
Mediation Disclaimer
Olive Branch Mediation provides private mediation and conflict resolution services only. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process designed to help family members communicate more effectively and work toward mutually acceptable resolutions.
Olive Branch Mediation does not provide legal, financial, tax, medical, or therapeutic advice or services. We do not represent any party, do not advocate for any individual, and do not make decisions on behalf of participants.
Participation in mediation does not create an attorney-client relationship or any fiduciary relationship. Any agreements reached during mediation are party-driven and are recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding, which participants are encouraged to have reviewed by their own independent legal counsel before it is finalized or submitted to a court.
Mediation is not a substitute for legal representation or court proceedings. Mediation may not be appropriate where there is a history of domestic abuse, coercion, or safety concerns; all family matters are screened at intake. Outcomes depend on the voluntary participation and good-faith efforts of all parties involved.
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