Portland Divorce Mediation Fees

Last Updated: July 18, 2026

My fees are based on a Standard Fee of $246* per hour. I am the only law-degreed divorce mediator in the Portland metropolitan area who is also a Family Law Financial Analyst, Parenting Plan Specialist, Notary Public, experienced educator, and provider of free services to the teenage and pre-teen, teenage, and young adult children of my clients during and after mediation.

I have always made a point of publishing my hourly rate and the best estimate of the duration and expense of the overall mediation process. When you are planning for a divorce, you deserve to have a concrete idea of the duration and cost.

Based on the results of my research on publicly available websites as of July 13, 2026, I have concluded that I offer the lowest publicly posted hourly rate among Portland-area divorce mediators with law degrees. (Comparison methodology available upon request.)

(Please Note: Effective August 1, 2026, my hourly fee will increase to $270 per hour, but all clients who begin mediation before August 1 will continue to be billed at the current rate of $246 per hour for the duration of their mediation process.)

If you have no children younger than age 21:

Typical Services Provided:

Two mediation sessions of two hours each: (4.0 hours)
Marital Settlement Agreement Basic Drafting Fee (2.0 hours)
One-hour Marital Settlement Agreement review session and one-half hour for one round of revisions (1.5 hours)

Anticipated Fees for Typical Services: $1,845 (7.5 hours)

Before Session #1: $738 (two-hour first session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before Session #2: $738 (two-hour second session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before the final MSA review session and revision time: $369 (one-hour review session and 30 minutes of revision time (one round of revisions to the MSA)
Before each additional two-hour session, if needed: $246 per hour (billed only if incurred)
After final mediation session: Any additional fees based on the agreed-upon conditions of the MSA. The possible fees are listed in the General Fee Schedule.

If you have children age 18 to 20 and no minor children:

Typical Services Provided:

Three mediation sessions of two hours each: 6.0 hours
Marital Settlement Agreement Basic Drafting Fee: 2.5 hours
Basic Structure (2.0 hours), Child Support Worksheet (0.5 hour)
One-hour Marital Settlement Agreement review session and one-half hour for one round of revisions: 1.5 hours
Meeting(s) with the college-age child: FREE

Anticipated Fees for Typical Services: $2,460 (10 hours)

Before Session #1: $799.50 (two-hour first session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before Session #2: $799.50 (two-hour second session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before Session #3: $492 (two-hour session)
Before the final review session and revision time: $369 (one-hour review session and 30 minutes of revision time)
After final mediation session: Any additional fees based on the agreed-upon conditions of the MSA, billed only if incurred. The possible fees are listed in the General Fee Schedule
Additional mediation sessions after the first three sessions: $246 per hour (only if incurred)

If you have minor children:

Typical Services Provided:

Three mediation sessions of two hours each: 6.0 hours
Marital Settlement Agreement Basic Drafting Fee: 3.5 hours
Basic Structure (2.0 hours), Parenting Plan (1.0 hour) and Child Support Worksheet (0.5 hour)
One-hour Marital Settlement Agreement review session and one-half hour for one round of revisions: 1.5 hours
In a full divorce mediation process, there is no fee for your kids (ages 12-22) to meet with me, as long as I have time available.

Anticipated Fees for Typical Services: $2,708 (11 hours)

Before Session #1: $922.50 (two-hour first session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before Session #2: $922.50 (two-hour second session plus half of the MSA Basic Drafting Fee)
Before Session #3: $492 (two-hour third session)
Before the final MSA review session and revision time: $369 (one-hour review session and 30 minutes of revision time (one round of revisions to the MSA)

Before each additional two-hour session, if needed: $246 per hour (billed only if incurred)
After final mediation session: Any additional fees based on the agreed-upon conditions of the MSA. The possible fees are listed in the General Fee Schedule.

Fees Not Paid to Matthew

Paralegal fee of $500 paid directly to the independent paralegal (optional but highly recommended, so that you do not have fill out your own divorce forms or file them). Here is a description of her services.
Oregon law requires a specific divorce parenting class. The fee ($70 to $200) is paid to the course administrator at the time that you register for the class.
Filing fee: As of June 13, 2026, the filing fee is $301.

Consultation/Next Steps

If you are ready to begin mediation, please contact me to schedule a consultation via Zoom or in person to discuss your particular circumstances and needs. Please note that both parties must be present for a consultation.

Matthew House J.D. | Divorce Mediation
3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Suite 271
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-5284
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Matthew House's practice is neutral, limited to divorce mediation and financial analysis. He holds a law degree but is not a member of the Oregon State Bar. No information provided on 503.legal constitutes legal advice. The use of this website does not form a mediator-client relationship.

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