Some mediators may overcharge and others may not produce a process or a result that is worth the expenditure of scarce client resources. However, even with the use of a mediator and independent consulting attorneys, the cost of a mediated divorce is not higher, and may actually be far lower than a case directly negotiated between two lawyers. It is certainly lower than litigated divorces. However, mediators differ in the amount of legal information that they provide. First, take the pressure off yourself.
Many mediators do so as a part-time supplement to their law practice.
Other lawyers who want to make a career switch to mediation do so over a long period of time working of their law office space. Marketing in these emerging areas requires a different emphasis and orientation which can also help your existing law practice. Assuming that you have had sufficient training and you feel comfortable holding yourself out as a mediator, take a deep breath and look forward to a stimulating and satisfying experience. Perhaps you might decide to retain a more experienced mediator supervisor with whom you can consult or join a mediation study group to get direction and professional support. You can review the current standards of competency or you might want to review some of the mediator training treatises in the bibliography.