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Collaborative Divorce Coaching – $250 ~ per hour, for coaching sessions, 4-way meetings and pre and post meeting debriefing and e-mail.
Fees are also charged for consultation with your lawyer and your spouse’s Divorce Coach.
Co-Parent Counselling – $225 – $250 ~ per hour
Parenting Coordinator – My fee is on a sliding scale from $275/hr. to $350/hr. and will be determined based on the finances of the parents. Contact me to discuss fees.
Based on a 50/50 ratio, a fee of $275 would be $137.50/hr. for each parent.
Fees are often shared 50/50, but may be based on a ratio in relation to each parent’s income similar to Section 7 expenses. This ratio is usually determined by the courts or within your discussions with lawyers before it comes to me.
Retainers – A retainer is required from each parent of between $4000 – $5000 which is 30 – 35 hours of service. A retainer is not intended to cover the full Term of the Parenting Coordinator appointment (12 – 24 months) and it’s anticipated that it will need to be replenished from time to time.
In some circumstances special arrangements can be agreed upon for retainers and replenishing retainers.
Third Party Payments – As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) I’m covered by many insurance companies through your employee benefits. Check with your HR person.
As a Registered Social Worker I’m deemed a health care provider and as such, I am not required to charge GST, and my services are often tax deductible as a health expense. Check with your accountant.
Late Cancellation Fees
48 hours notice is required for the cancelling of joint meetings.
If one parent is late cancelling a Divorce Coaching 4-way meeting, without the agreement of the other parent, they may be expected to cover the other parent’s fee for that 4-way. For a Co-Parent Counselling appointment that is late cancelled, the parent may be expected to pay the other parents half unless otherwise agreed upon.
Special circumstances will be considered.