Every case is different so it is difficult to be specific about costs. Generally, however, we hope to deal with a separation / divorce on the following basis:
Counselling
As many sessions as it takes to deal with issues. Experience shows that this can be between one and six sessions.
Mediation
Three to four 90 minute sessions is average. Certainly by the third session it is usually possible to tell how many further sessions will be needed or if there is a chance of reaching a mediated settlement at all.
Legals
One, sometimes two meetings will be necessary.
We find that the average cost of a divorce to include counselling sessions, mediation and legal fees (including all Court fees) is approximately £1,250 per person.
This contrasts with the average cost of a divorce of £5,000 per person.