MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
Armatys Millard, PLLC offers mediation and arbitration services for family law cases. Services are available in person in our comfortable offices, via Zoom videoconferencing, or a hybrid of the two. Mediation and arbitration services are available for four-hour half-day or eight-hour full-day sessions. We even offer flexible after-hours sessions for those with busy schedules, including three-hour evening sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or Saturday sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Mediation is a confidential settlement process used by parties to resolve disputed issues amicably and efficiently. An impartial third party (the mediator) presides over a settlement conference (the mediation) to facilitate communication between the parties to reach agreements and settlement of disputed issues (a mediated settlement agreement).
Why should you care about mediation? Simply stated, mediation works. It is estimated that 60-80% of cases settle at mediation. Mediation is cost-effective, fast, and confidential. If agreements can be reached, it is truly a “win-win” for everyone involved.
Mediation is the best opportunity to resolve your family law matter on your terms and with your voice being heard. It avoids the anxiety and uncertainty of a trial. Importantly, a Mediated Settlement Agreement:
- Is “not subject to revocation.”
- Is binding on the parties and the Court.
- Allows your case to settle on your terms.
MEDIATION VERSUS ARBITRATION
- Mediation facilitates the parties' voluntary resolution of a dispute.
- By contrast, in binding arbitration, the Arbitrator makes a final ruling as if they were the judge in the case.
- Courts cannot require arbitration, but the parties may agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration.
- This can be beneficial in reducing costs and securing a prompt resolution of a case.
Having served as Family Court Judges for years, Walter Armatys and John Millard are well qualified to serve as Arbitrators for parties desiring to promptly and cost-effectively resolve a dispute through binding arbitration.
FEES FOR MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
- Full-Day Mediation - $1,000 per party for 8 hours. Additional charge of $150 an hour per party if session exceeds 8 hours.
- Half-Day Mediation - $500 per party for 4 hours. Additional charge of $150 an hour per party if session exceeds 4 hours.
- Six-Hour Mediation - $750 per party for 6 hours (1:30 p.m. start). Additional charge of $150 per hour per party if session exceeds 6 hours.
- Evening Mediation - $500 per party for 3 hours. Additional charge of $150 an hour per party if session exceeds 3 hours.
- Saturday Mediation - $500 per party for 3 hours. Additional charge of $150 an hour per party if session exceeds 3 hours.
- Full-Day Arbitration - $1,200 per party 8 hours. Additional charge of $150 an hour per party if session exceeds 8 hours.
Initial fees due at the time of scheduling. Fees for overtime will be billed at the conclusion of the session. Armatys Millard, PLLC accepts payment via all major credit cards through our secure payment portal or by law firm check (we cannot accept personal checks from the parties).