One Flat Fee
Your fee covers unlimited sessions until your agreement is complete. You’re never billed by the hour, so you never have to watch the clock.
Divorce Mediation via Zoom · Free 45-Minute Consultation
Reach a Fair Agreement You Can Both Live With
Our flat-fee mediation typically takes just 3 to 6 months. Meet with Joe Dillon and your spouse for a complimentary consultation to learn how it works and get your questions answered.
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Why Equitable Mediation
Why Couples Choose Equitable Mediation
Since 2008, we’ve helped more than 1,000 couples reach agreement, with a 98% success rate.
Guided Through Every Decision
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. Joe presents options on each issue, facilitates the conversation, and helps you both work toward an agreement.
Financial Expertise
With an MBA in Finance and 18 years of mediation experience, Joe helps you both make sense of complex finances, from retirement accounts and real estate to bonuses, stock options, and RSUs.
Joe Dillon, MBADivorce Mediator & Founder
Who You’ll Speak With
Meet Joe Dillon
Joe founded Equitable Mediation Services in 2008 with his partner and wife, Cheryl, to offer couples a more peaceful, dignified way to reach agreement.
He conducts every session with mutual respect so each of you is heard, and keeps the conversation focused on solutions that work for your future.
- MBA in Finance
- Negotiation training at Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern
- Executive in Residence at CSU San Marcos
- Instructor for NJAPM and Northwestern 40-hour mediation trainings
How it works
Getting Started Is Easy
Three steps to your free consultation.
1
Answer a Few Questions
Complete a short form so we can understand your needs and recommend the right next step.
2
Choose Your Time
Pick a time that works for both of you and receive instant confirmation.
3
Meet With Joe on Zoom
Together, you’ll learn how mediation works, get your questions answered, and decide whether it’s the right fit for you both.
Free consultation
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the free consultation?
You and your spouse meet with Joe on Zoom for 45 minutes. You’ll learn how mediation works, get your questions answered, and decide together whether it’s a good fit.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation.
Do we both need to attend?
Yes. Both spouses attend the 45-minute consultation together, so you both hear the same information and can ask your own questions.
What happens after I submit the form?
You’ll go straight to a booking calendar to choose your time, and you’ll receive a confirmation and reminders once you book. Depending on your answers, we may recommend starting with a free 15-minute information call instead.
How does the mediation process work?
Joe guides you both through each decision, including parenting, support, and the division of assets. The overall process typically takes 3 to 6 months.
How much does mediation cost?
Our flat fees typically range from $4,700 to $7,900, depending on factors such as children, financial complexity, and your state. There are no hourly mediation charges, and your specific flat fee is provided after your consultation.
Do we need to have everything figured out first?
No. Joe explains your options and guides you both through each decision.
Where does Equitable Mediation provide services?
We serve couples in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Sessions take place via Zoom.
Ready to Reach an Agreement You Can Both Live With?
Meet with Joe on Zoom for a free 45-minute consultation and get clear answers about your options.
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