Why do you offer a sliding scale? 

Getting divorced or developing a family parenting plan after separating shouldn't break the bank. It's already hard enough, both emotionally and financially to restructure a family, the financial fees shouldn't put the family into debt and cause even more stress. 

I firmly believe that high quality mediation services and legal advice and counsel should be accessible to all New Yorkers. Many New Yorkers work hard and struggle every day to pay high rents, childcare and healthcare yet do not qualify for free legal services. I aim to bridge this gap by offering a sliding scale to families with a combined household income of $75-300K and a flat rate above $300K.

What are Minovi Law & Mediation’s rates and how are they calculated using a sliding scale?

• Sliding Scale Rates: $80 - $360 per hour.

• Clients can expect 5 - 8 sessions, 2 hours each.

• If necessary, rates are reevaluated after 1 year of working together or if a client returns for additional services.

How is the hourly rate based on a sliding scale determined for each client?

• I offer transparency around what hourly rate I charge. I calculate your hourly rate using a  sliding scale structure. Your sliding scale rate is agreed upon before we begin working together.

• For mediation, the sliding scale rate depends on the couples’ joint gross income as listed on their tax returns, or what should have been reported on tax returns. Extenuating factors like significant debt or assets will be taken into consideration.

• For consulting attorney legal advice and counsel, the sliding scale rate depends on the individual’s gross income as listed on their tax returns, or what should have been reported on tax returns. Extenuating factors like significant debt or assets will be taken into consideration.

Are there any other costs involved?

• To draw up your agreement, an hourly rate will be calculated using the same sliding scale as used in mediation.

• A flat fee to prepare and file your uncontested divorce, calculated based on a sliding scale.

• Court fees vary depending on the county.