The cost of mediation is in line with the amount of time it takes to complete the mediation since you will be billed on an hourly basis. In general, the time spent in the mediation itself will be between $1,500 and $3,000, and then there are additional fees for drafting documents such as the Separation Agreement and divorce papers. Of course, it can cost more or less depending upon the complexity of the issues and the extent of the dispute. However, a mediated divorce is in general less costly than a litigated divorce or an attorney negotiated divorce.