*Watson Leigh Mediation uses Zoom Virtual Meeting software. Desktop to Desktop or laptop computers. It may be necessary to download the Zoom App if clients want to use their mobile devices's video camera. Otherwise, their conference will be audio only.
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the Zoom App is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
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Video Mediation and Consultation
Watson Leigh has been performing video Mediation Services for many years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are proficient in its use and its effectiveness. So most of our mediations are conducted via Zoom.
For in-person Mediations more than 70 miles from home, we will schedule and charge a full day, including minimal travel costs.
Watson Leigh has performed video Family Court Mediation Services for years as well (typically with relocation and DV related matters). We also have pro se Family Court Mediations on weekends. (Call or email for availability prior to booking)
*Your scheduled Mediator will send the parties an invite URL for the Zoom Mediation or Consultation directing them to their private room. All consultations or Family Court mediations must be paid for within 24 hours of confirmed meeting date or they will be canceled.
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ALL Consultations and Mediations are CONFIDENTIAL and privileged pursuant to Florida Bar Rule 4-1.6 and any all applicable Family and Circuit Mediation ethics rules from all applicable Jurisdictions across the United States.
Mediation Costs
Circuit, Landlord Tenant, General Dispute Resolution, Family Court
Hourly Rate
Our hourly rate is $450.00 per hour ($225.00 per hour per party) for time spent with the parties and for time required to study documents, research issues, correspond, telephone call, prepare draft and final agreements, and to do such other things as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate the parties reaching full agreement.
*One hour of preparation time is included at no charge.
Half Day Reserved (Standard Time)
The minimum fee for a half-day (standard) Mediation is two hours time ($900.00). A cancellation fee of two hours time ($900.00) will be charged if the Mediation is canceled fewer than three (3) business days before the scheduled Mediation date. Cancellation fees will be billed to the party or parties requesting the cancellation.
Full Day Reserved
The minimum fee for a full-day Mediation is four hours time ($1,800.00). A cancellation fee of four hours time ($1,800.00) will be charged if the Mediation is canceled fewer than three (3) business days before the scheduled Mediation date. Cancellation fees will be billed to the party or parties requesting the cancellation.
Hourly Rate - Family Court
Our hourly rate is $400.00 per hour ($200.00 per hour per party) for time spent with the parties and for time required to study documents, research issues, correspond, telephone call, prepare draft and final agreements, and to do such other things as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate the parties reaching full agreement.
*One hour of preparation time is included at no charge.
Family Court Mediation (Standard Time)
The minimum fee for a Standard Family Mediation is two hours time ($800.00). A cancellation fee of two hours time ($800.00) will be charged if the Mediation is canceled fewer than three (3) business days before the scheduled Mediation date. Cancellation fees will be billed to the party or parties requesting the late cancellation.