If spouses need only the three services listed above (true for about 40% of couples who work with Dann Johns) their mediation divorce will cost between $4,400 and $5,100. The exact cost within that range depends on where the divorce decree will be filed, as filing fees vary by Pennsylvania county.
A divorce mediation case will cost more than $4,400 to $5,100 if spouses want or need additional services, for example:
Spouses who agree to a house buyout (one spouse keeping the home) may need a deed.
Spouses who decide to divide or withdraw funds from a retirement account may need a QDRO.
Parents who need to document child support to qualify for a lease or mortgage, or who want to avoid hassles with coordinating a child's healthcare insurance coverage, may need a child support agreement.
Parents concerned about a child's relocation, school district, or schedule may want a child custody agreement.
Note: Neither a child support agreement nor a child custody agreement is required for a Pennsylvania divorce.
Fees and needed services are discussed during a free consultation about divorce mediation, then detailed in a written estimate. This way, wives and husbands know in advance what their entire mediation divorce will cost.
Even if spouses need additional services mentioned above, most divorce mediation cases with Dann Johns cost less than $6,600.
Lump sum payment is not required. Spouses pay as they go:
When spouses ask to start, they pay a one-time fee that covers all divorce mediation sessions they may need.
When spouses ask for drafting of legal documents, that is when they pay a per document fee for drafting.
When both spouses ask to file for a Pennsylvania divorce decree, the fee to assist with filing is paid at that time.
Pay-as-you-go fees give spouses the option to spread the cost of a mediation divorce over whatever timeline is right for them. When the time comes to pay, the following forms payment are accepted: