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Mediation Scheduling & Fees
Clear expectations before committing to the process.
Scheduling mediation involves understanding the process, associated costs, and participation expectations. This page provides information about scheduling sessions, upfront preparation fees, cancellation policies, and sliding scale availability. Reviewing this information before booking helps ensure accountability and a smooth mediation experience.
Schedule a Mediation Session
Choose a time that works
Use the booking calendar below to view available appointment times and begin the scheduling process. Before booking, clients are encouraged to review the fee, cancellation, and preparation information on this page so they understand what to expect before confirming a session.
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Scheduling mediation is intended to create a clear starting point for the process. Booking reserves time for the session and helps establish a more structured, accountable next step for everyone involved.
Upfront Preparation Fee
Reserved time requires commitment
An upfront preparation fee is required when scheduling mediation. This fee reserves time for the session and supports administrative preparation before mediation begins. If you have questions about fees or sliding scale availability, please contact Bigfoot Mediation before booking.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Please give advance notice
Because mediation time is reserved in advance, cancellations and rescheduling requests should be made as early as possible. Advance notice helps protect time that has been set aside for the session and reduces unnecessary administrative work.
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Bigfoot Mediation’s current expectation is that clients should cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations may still be subject to the preparation fee or other applicable policies. For that reason, clients are encouraged to schedule only when they are reasonably prepared and confident they can attend.
Sliding Scale Availability
Reduced-fee options may be available
Bigfoot Mediation may offer sliding scale availability for eligible clients. This option is intended to help improve access to mediation for individuals and families who may not otherwise be able to afford services, especially in rural and underserved communities.
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Eligibility for reduced-fee mediation is not automatic and may require a separate application or follow-up review. Sliding scale requests may require financial documentation for verification, and eligibility is subject to review before approval.
Important Information Before You Book
Review the basics first
Scheduling a mediation session is an important step, but not every matter is automatically ready to proceed. Clients should review the information on this website to better understand how mediation works, what preparation may be needed, and whether the process appears appropriate for their situation.
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Submitting a booking or related inquiry begins the scheduling process, but it does not guarantee services, outcomes, or immediate resolution. The Phase 1 website is designed to support education, preparation, scheduling, and payment. It is not intended to function as a secure client portal, document storage system, or case-management platform. Sensitive legal or financial documents are not collected through the website’s basic intake process.
Mediation is most effective when participants understand the process, come prepared, and are able to engage in structured discussion in good faith.
Scheduling & Fees FAQ
Practical answers before you book
Before scheduling a mediation session, review these common questions about booking, fees, and next steps.
Mediation sessions may be scheduled through the website’s online booking tools. The site is designed to support scheduling and payment while helping clients review expectations before booking.
Yes. A one-hour preparation fee is expected when scheduling mediation online. Previous discussion referenced approximately $80, though the exact amount should be confirmed in the final setup.
The preparation fee helps reserve time, support administrative preparation, and improve scheduling accountability. It also helps reduce cancellations and unproductive appointments.
The current expectation is that clients should cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations may still be subject to the preparation fee or related policies.
A sliding scale option may be available for eligible clients. Sliding scale requests may require financial documentation for verification and are subject to review before approval.
No. Booking or submitting intake information begins the process, but it does not guarantee services, outcomes, or immediate resolution. The initial website intake is designed to collect basic, non-sensitive information only.
No. Sensitive legal or financial documents are not intended to be collected through the public website. The website supports education, preparation, scheduling, payment, and basic intake, but it is not a secure legal portal or document storage system.
Ready to Schedule?
Move forward with clarity
If you have reviewed the process, understand the scheduling expectations, and feel prepared to begin, the next step is to reserve a mediation session. If you still need more information first, you can continue reviewing the guidance provided throughout the site before booking.