Flat Fee Virtual Divorce Mediation – $795 Each, 3-Hour Zoom, MN
Mediate Your Entire Divorce in One Session — $795 Each
No lawyers. No court battles.
85% of couples resolve everything in 3 hours from home.
You've Already Googled "Divorce Attorney Cost"
And nearly threw up at the numbers. Let's talk real costs.
Traditional
Lawyers
Total Cost
$15K–$30K+
Combined for both parties
Timeline
6–18 Months
Court dates, depositions, waiting
Stress Level
Extreme
Public hearings, legal battles
"Months of back-and-forth emails with strangers about your marriage. Court dates you dread. Fighting over things you don't even care about anymore."
Flannel
People
Total Cost
$1,590
$795 per person, all inclusive
Timeline
3 Hours
One private Zoom, then you're done
Stress Level
Calm
Private, focused, from home
"One calm afternoon on Zoom. We focus, agree, and draft your settlement. Most couples leave saying: 'I wish we'd done this sooner.'"
Save $13,500–$28,500
And get the same result in one afternoon instead of six months of hell.
Here's What Happens in Your 3-Hour Mediation Session
Most people have never been to mediation. They don't know what actually happens. So here's exactly what we do:
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First 90 Minutes: Understanding Where You're At
- •Each person gets uninterrupted time to explain their situation and what they need
- •I listen for points of agreement (there are always more than you think)
- •We identify what's actually contested vs. what you've already mentally agreed on
- •You'll be surprised how much you already agree on once someone helps you see it
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Next 60 Minutes: Working Through the Hard Stuff
- •Custody schedule that works for your lives
- •Child support discussion
- •Discussion of assets and debts
- •Spousal maintenance if relevant
- •I use structured mediation protocols to keep the conversation productive, even when it gets emotional
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Final 30 Minutes: Wrapping Up
- •You finalize your decisions
- •You review everything together
- •You prepare to complete court filing
- •You file with the court to finalize your divorce
Then What?
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You submit your paperwork to the court
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Processing time varies depending on the county
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Court appearance potentially needed
- ✓
Your divorce is finalized
The decisions you reach in mediation can form the basis of your court filings. Mediation is one path couples use in the divorce process in Minnesota.
WHY THIS WORKS
I've Mediated 80+ Divorces in the Last 2 Years. Here's What I Know.
0% of couples finish in one session. One afternoon. Done.
Not because their divorces are "simple" or "easy" or "uncontested." Some have complicated custody situations. Some have businesses to divide. Some can barely stand to be in the same Zoom room.
They finish in one session because the process works.
What makes this different than hiring lawyers:
Speed: 3 hours vs. 6-12 months
Cost: $1,590 total (both people) vs. $10,000-$30,000 combined
Stress: One focused session vs. months of legal correspondence
Control: You make the decisions vs. fighting it out with lawyers as middlemen
Outcome: You walk away with an agreement you both created vs. one imposed by a judge
Meet Your Mediator
I spent five years as an attorney. I've litigated divorces. I understand both the litigation process and the mediation process, and I've seen how mediation can work well for many couples.
Most divorcing couples don't need the adversarial legal process. They need someone who can facilitate a difficult conversation and help them think clearly about their future.
That's what mediation is. And that's what I do.
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How You Know This Will Work For You
You're ready to move on. You've already talked through the big decisions. You just need someone to help you make it official without the legal drama or the massive cost. That's exactly what this is.
What's Actually Included in $795 Per Person
No hidden fees. No surprise bills. Here's exactly what you get:
Before Your Session:
- •Free 15-minute consultation call to make sure mediation is right for you
- •Intake forms to gather basic info (takes 10 minutes)
- •Access to my calendar to book a time that works for both of you
During Your 3-Hour Session:
- •Professional mediation facilitation for 3 hours
- •Structured protocols for productive conversation
- •Documentation of decisions you reach
- •Discussion of custody, support, and asset division
What's NOT included:
- ×Attorney review (you can hire one if you want, and many couples do)
- ×Financial planning or tax advice (I can refer you if needed)
- ×Individual legal representation (this is mediation, not advocacy)
What if we need more than 3 hours?
About 15% of couples do. Additional sessions are $265/hour per person. But we'll know in the first 90 minutes if we need more time, and I'll tell you honestly.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What People Say After Their Session
"I'd rather try to compromise without the need of spendy lawyers and he was able to help us make that happen. I would recommend Ryan to anyone who isnt sure what to do but they dont want go through the hassle of the costly alternative."
— Amber Walters
"I was a ball of nerves before our virtual mediation session... Ryans calmness, casual approach... helped us get through alot of very difficult topics... I was so relieved to find someone who spoke to us and for us. It was better than I could have hoped for."
— David H.
"As a family law attorney, I often refer potential clients to Ryan McLaughlin at Flannel People Mediation before they engage legal counsel. After hearing the clients story, its clear that some issues can be resolved more effectively through mediation rather than through the courts."
— Padraic Walsh - Attorney
"Ryan is a very relaxed but knowledable divorce mediator. Not stuffy or formal at all which helped me feel at ease during the process. After our session I felt informed about the process and clear on how to move forward."
— Alexandra Rose
"I was skeptical going into this as I had thought that in all situations you should or needed a lawyer to move forward. I was completely wrong."
— Amber Walters
0+ five-star Google reviews. 0% one-session completion rate.
The Longer You Wait, The More This Costs
Not because I raise my prices. Because the longer youre in limbo, the more expensive everything becomes.
Every month you wait:
- •You're paying for two households instead of figuring out one sustainable arrangement
- •You're hemorrhaging money on temporary solutions
- •Your kids are living in uncertainty instead of a clear custody schedule
- •You're stuck instead of moving forward
"We knew it was over two years ago. We spent $8,000 on couples therapy trying to fix it. Then another $12,000 on lawyers fighting about it. We should have just mediated on month one and moved on with our lives."
Right now, you can finish your divorce in one session for $1,590 total.
Six months from now, youll wish you had.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Call. Lets Talk Honestly.
Here's what happens on the call:
- 1.I'll ask about your situation (kids, assets, how youre communicating)
- 2.You'll ask me anything you want to know about mediation
- 3.I'll tell you honestly if I think mediation will work for your situation
- 4.If it will, well schedule your 3-hour session
- 5.If it wont, Ill tell you what I think you might need instead
Zero pressure. Just clarity.
Im not here to convince you to hire me. Im here to help you figure out the fastest, least painful way to end your marriage. For most couples, thats mediation. For some, it's not. Lets figure out which one you are.
About Ryan
Ryan is a restorative mediator and former attorney with five years of legal experience. He has mediated 80+ divorces in the last two years, with an 85% one-session completion rate.
He started Flannel People Mediation because he saw too many couples spending tens of thousands of dollars on legal battles that didnt need to happen. His philosophy: most divorcing couples dont need the adversarial legal process. They need someone who can facilitate a difficult conversation and help them think clearly about their future.
He works from home near Pigs Eye Lake in Minnesota. He wears hoodies, tends chickens, and dances to the Eurythmics with his daughters in the kitchen. Hell tell you the truth about whether mediation is right for your situation, even if it means he doesnt get your business.
0+ five-star Google reviews. 0% one-session completion rate. $0 total for most couples.
That's it. That's the pitch.