When conflicts are not reconciled and disputes are not resolved, relationships are damaged, ministry is disrupted and Christ is dishonored. These “costs” are always greater than the cost of pursuing peace. Monetarily, the cost of reconciling conflicts and resolving disputes through peacemaking is generally much less than going to court. The cost of our services varies depending upon the specific services we are asked to provide, the complexity of the matter, the number of parties involved, and the time required. Click any service category below for a general description of the costs involved.
- Coaching
Initial, basic coaching by telephone and prior to mediation, arbitration or intervention is provided at no cost. If you need to meet with us or a Peace Advocate personally or desire more extensive or ongoing coaching, fees for advanced coaching are calculated on a “time spent” basis at the Peace Advocate’s hourly rate. A written Coaching Agreement will be prepared and signed that specifies the terms of the advanced coaching engagement and the per hour fee before any fees are charged. Deposits may be required before advanced coaching is provided.
- Mediation and Arbitration
Fee Reduction and Payment Plan Requests
While PeacePoint’s fees reflect the reasonable value of the mediation and arbitration services we provide and have been approved by our Board of Directors, PeacePoint occasionally grants requests for a fee reduction or for payment plans based on extraordinary circumstances or unusual financial hardship. The request must be in writing, must detail the specific reasons for the request, must specify the reduction or relief requested and must have all supporting documents or papers attached. The request must be submitted with the initial party information sheet, questionnaires and filing fees so it can be thoughtfully considered and a decision made before the commencement of the case and the appointment of the Peace Advocate. All requests received are reviewed by a special committee of our Board of Directors who make the final determination based on information and financial documentation submitted by the requesting party.Mediation Service Fees & Expenses
The costs for a mediation administered by PeacePoint and conducted by a PeacePoint Peace Advocate are as follows:
Mediation Filing Fee (all cases)
Standard Mediation Service Fees*
Pre-Mediation
First Day of Mediation**Subsequent Days of Mediation**
Expedited Mediation Service Fees
One Three Hour Meeting$125 per party (non-refundable)
$250 per party
$2220 (split equally unless the parties agree otherwise)
$1850 (split equally unless the parties agree otherwise)$600.00
All expenses of the mediation, including required travel and other expenses or charges of the Peace Advocate, shall be borne equally by the parties unless they agree otherwise. The expenses of participants for any party shall be paid by the party requesting the participants’ attendance.
The costs for a mediation administered by and conducted by Independent Peace Advocates available through the PeacePoint website are based on each Independent Peace Advocate’s schedule of fees and charges.
*In addition to these fees, PeacePoint Peace Advocates charge $185 per hour when communicating with any party or its representative by phone or electronically between the Pre-Mediation Conference and the conclusion of the mediation and $92.50 per hour for travel time when the location of the mediation is greater than 30 miles from the Peace Advocate’s home or place of business.
**If a scheduled mediation meeting is four hours or less, the daily rate is reduced by one-third.
Arbitration Service Fees & Expenses
The costs for an arbitration administered by PeacePoint and conducted by a PeacePoint Peace Advocate are as follows:
Initial Filing Fee (No Prior Mediation)
or
Transition Fee (Prior Mediation)Standard Arbitration Service Fees*
Pre-Arbitration Conference
First Day of Arbitration**
Subsequent Days of Arbitration**Expedited Arbitration Service Fees
Based on Hearing Time Scheduled$950 (Flat Fee; non-refundable)
$500
$350 per party
$2220 (split equally unless the parties agree or Arbitrator orders otherwise)
$1850 (split equally unless the parties agree or Arbitrator orders otherwise)$200.00 per Hour (three hour minimum)
All expenses of the arbitration, including but not limited to required travel and other expenses or charges of the Peace Advocate, shall be borne equally by the parties unless they agree otherwise.
The costs for an arbitration administered by and conducted by Independent Peace Advocates available through the PeacePoint website are based on each Independent Peace Advocate’s schedule of fees and charges.
*In addition to these fees PeacePoint Peace Advocates charge $185 per hour for all pre-hearing and post-hearing activities such as study time, preparing written communications, conference calls, etc. and $92.50 per hour for travel time when the location of the mediation is greater than 30 miles from the Peace Advocate’s home or place of business.
**If a scheduled mediation meeting is four hours or less, the daily rate is reduced by one-third.
Deposits
Deposits may be required before mediation or arbitration services are provided.