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State law requires all parents to know about the option of mediation. In Multnomah County, parents who have filed a custody or divorce case with the court will be required to attempt mediation before they go to court.

Some counties provide mediation services at no cost, so long as the case has been filed in that county. Other counties may charge a fee for mediation services. Some mediators may offer reduced fees or even waive the fees for low-income participants. The cost of private mediation varies from mediator to mediator.

Some counties provide mediation services at no cost, so long as the case has been filed in that county. Other counties may charge a fee for mediation services. Some mediators may offer reduced fees or even waive the fees for low-income participants. The cost of private mediation varies from mediator to mediator.

The mediator is neutral, does not take one side or the other, and does not make decisions for the parties. The mediator helps parties communicate by listening to both parties and helping them listen to each other so that they can agree on mutually acceptable solutions.

Standard Mediation Services: $180 per hour. The initial session to be billed for two hours - $360. Subsequent sessions are billed in half-hour increments. Parties to a dispute are encouraged to share the cost for mediation unless otherwise negotiated by the parties.

The mediator assists and guides the parties toward their own resolution. The mediator does not decide the outcome, but helps the parties understand and focus on the important issues needed to reach a resolution.