Sliding Scale Payment
CDSC is committed to ensuring that our conflict resolution services are accessible to everyone who seeks them. All of our services are available on a resources-based sliding scale.
Mediation fees for individuals
| Income Individual annual gross |
Fee Per person, per session |
| < $25,000 | $40 |
| $25,000 – $35,000 | $75 |
| $35,000 – $50,000 | $135 |
| $50,000 – $100,000 | $260 |
| > $100,000 | $375 |
- Our fees are per session (not per hour).
- The mediation fee is per person, based on individual (or household) gross income. A mediation session typically lasts 2-3 hours.
- Mediation fees are determined by CDSC staff at time of initial intake interview. Payment is made prior to the start of a mediation session.
- District Court Cases: In accordance with District Court policy, fees are waived for referrals to court-approved mediation programs.
- Please note that for any cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice (1 business day) payment of full fee is required.
Mediation fees for businesses & organizations
| Non-profit groups | |
| Case administration fee One-time payment, per case |
$150 |
| Fee per session Based on annual revenue/budget |
|
| < $250,000 | $200 |
| $250,000 – $750,000 | $250 |
| $750,000 – $1.5 million | $300 |
| > $1.5 million | $350 |
| Businesses & for-profit groups | |
| Case administration fee One-time payment, per case |
$250 |
| Fee per session Based on annual revenue/budget |
|
| < $250,000 | $400 |
| $250,000 – $750,000 | $500 |
| $750,000 – $1.5 million | $600 |
| > $1.5 million | $700 |
- Our fees are per session (not per hour).
- A mediation session typically lasts 2-3 hours.
- Single session fee includes the services of two mediators, working with maximum of two participants.
- There will be an additional fee of $100 per session ($50 per session for non-profit groups) for any session involving three or four participants; fees for mediations involving larger groups are subject to negotiation.
- Please note that for any cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice (1 business day), payment of full fee is required.
Make a Payment
CDSC is committed to ensuring that our mediation services are accessible to everyone who seeks them. Here you can make a payment toward mediation or other services that we provide. If you have any questions, please reach out to cdscinfo@communitydispute.org.
Contact CDSC
60 Gore Street, Suite 201
Cambridge, MA 02141-1236
Phone: 617-876-5376
To request mediation, facilitation or conflict coaching: cdscintake@communitydispute.org
For all other inquiries: cdscinfo@communitydispute.org