ERA Fee Scales

Note: ERA for Family Law early intervention mediation commences 10 Jan 2022.

Solicitor Fee Scale and Disbursements: Early Intervention Mediation
Taking instructions and preparing for mediation	$300 ($150x2hrs)
Representing client at the mediation session	$600 ($150x4hrs)
Preparing consent orders to reflect agreement reached as a result of mediation	$150
Disbursements
General disbursements	$25
Interpreter fees (as needed)
TOTAL	$1,075
Mediator Fees*	up to $1,000

*Each party will be required to pay half the costs of the mediator fees

Solicitor Fee Scale and Disbursements: Commonwealth Property Mediation Pilot
Stage 1 Taking instructions and preparing for FDR	$300 ($150x2hrs)
Stage 1 FDR - representing client at the first FDR session	$300
Stage 2 Taking instructions and preparation	$300
Stage 2 FDR - representing client at the second FDR session	$300
Preparing consent orders to reflect agreement reached as a result of FDR	$150
Disbursements
Interpreter fees Super disclosure fees Property evaluation Medical reports for future needs	At cost where approved
TOTAL	$1350
Mediator fees and disbursements*
Stage 1 mediation	$450 ($150x3hrs)
Stage 2 mediation	$450 ($150x3hrs)
Travel costs disbursement	at cost on an extension in exceptional circumstances

*Each party will be required to pay half the costs of the mediator fees

Solicitor Fees and Disbursements: Prefiling Adoption Mediation Pilot
Taking instructions and preparing for FDR	$360 ($180x2hrs)
Representing client at mediation	$720 ($180x4hrs)
Preparing consent orders to reflect agreement reached following mediation	$180
Disbursements	$80 maximum
TOTAL
Mediator fees and disbursements*
Mediator fees stage 1 mediation	$720
Disbursements travel costs	At cost on an extension in exceptional circumstances

*Each party will be required to pay half the costs of the mediator fees

Note: This fee scale uses the Solicitor Fee Scale for State matters.

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