How much does mediation cost?

Under Court Rule 1:40-4(b), any mediator who is on the roster will provide the first two hours on a case, including an initial one hour session, without charge before a party may opt out of mediation. Thereafter, mediators will generally be paid their market rate fee which is to be shared by the parties. Fees will be waived in any case covered by Court Rule 1:13-2(a). Any mediator selected by the parties who is not on the roster may negotiate a fee with the parties from the outset and need not provide the free time.