Questions A divorce doesn't have to be ugly. There is no fixed time frame. If there are very few issues and the parties can agree on most of them, a few sessions will suffice. Typically, sessions are two to three hours, and are held every week or every other week.
Cost depends on how long the process takes.
If you are mediating, you may try to do as much of the work between the two of you as possible. You may choose to pay as you go. Most divorce mediation couples share the cost. You decide the frequency of your meetings. Collaborative representation requires a retainer agreement.