How Online Pet Custody Mediation Works | Cost and Booking — Separate Ways™ Pet Custody Mediation

How It Works

Agreeing who keeps your pet doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive or end up in Court.

Here’s exactly how it works, from booking right through to your written agreement. Everything happens online via Zoom, wherever you are in the world.

The booking system is very straightforward and we will get you an mediation date usually within a week - as it’s best for arrangements for pets to be made as soon as possible (they pick up on tension in your household).

The 4 simple steps

USD$697 per party includes intake sessions, 2 hour mediation and written agreement during the mediation. The cost covers everything and is very cost effective and, most importantly, focuses on the needs of your pet.

You both agree to mediate and then each make payment of USD$697. Then book your individual intake session instantly. No need to coordinate with each other.
A 30-minute intake with each party separately — so I understand the full picture about your situation and your pet before we sit down together. You can schedule this immediately, at a time that suits you. I will also send you some pre information to complete as every animal is different and I will want to understand their routine and needs.
Joint mediation (up to 2 hours, via Zoom). We work through an arrangement together. If it seems an agreement cannot be reached then we can consider short term agreements for your pet.
if you reach an agreement during the session, I'll help you draft and sign it in the session. I'll make sure you've considered everything worth considering. I’ll likely raise issues during the session that neither of you may have thought about and you may also want to consider including them in any agreement. The written agreement is only included if time permits during the session

How quickly can we do this?

Your pet may already be picking up on tension at home. I can prioritise scheduling to get things moving fast. Book your intake sessions as soon as payment is made - you don't need to wait for each other. I’ll then give you details to book the mediation session once both intakes are completed.

What if we don’t reach an agreement?

The process is voluntary and I can't make a decision for you. If agreement isn't reached, we can look at temporary or trial arrangements, with a view to returning for a further mediation. This is common when the separation is very recent.

What if we do reach an agreement?

If time permits during the session, I can draft it for you. It can be as detailed as you like and I'll make sure you've thought through everything before you sign. I will likely raise care issues for your pet that you may not have turned your mind to and you can consider including them. There is not always the need for a written agreement and this will be at your discretion to suit your needs.