Fee Schedule

This fee schedule is current as of January 1, 2008 and is subject to change without notice. Please call if you require an update.

Party

“Party” means one person or a group of persons who have a common interest in the proceedings.

Retainer and First Deposit

A deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 shall be paid 48 hours prior to the first Mediation session and is to be borne equally by the parties unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Payment may be by cash or by cheque payable to STRATHGOWAN ESTATE MEDIATION.

Fees

The parties to the Mediation shall be jointly and severally liable to pay all fees and disbursements, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, or otherwise agreed between/among the parties.

Fees for the Mediation are as follows:

1. Our fee for a two party Mediation will be charged at an hourly rate of $425 and will be charged for preparation time and for our attendance at the Mediation, and for all reports and services after the conclusion of the Mediation.
2. Where there are more than two parties, our hourly rate will be increased by $100.00 per hour for each additional party.

Disbursements

There will be a charge for Mediation facilities which will depend on the circumstances and will be charged to the parties in the same manner as the Mediators’ fee.

Other disbursements (such as photocopies, faxes, long distance telephone calls, courier charges, mileage, accommodation and related expenses for out-of-town Mediation sessions) will be charged as appropriate.

G.S.T.

G.S.T. on fees and disbursements is payable.

Cancellation

If the Mediation session is cancelled within 7 days prior to the date fixed for Mediation, all fees for preparation time at the rate of $425/hour, if any, and disbursements, if any, incurred to that point will be charged.

Adjournment

There will be no charge for the first adjournment if the session is adjourned to a date within 45 days of the original Mediation date; otherwise, the adjournment will be treated as a cancellation.

Further Mediation Session

Additional estimated Mediators’ fees, disbursements and G.S.T. are payable at the commencement of any further Mediation session.

Application of the Deposit

The portion of the Deposit paid by a party shall be credited to the final invoice directed to that party.

Subject to change without notice

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