Before starting mediation, a mediator discusses practical issues with the parties - when, where, for how long the mediation proceedings will last, the mediator's remuneration - and they conclude an agreement to mediate. 

This is followed by a mediation meeting led by the mediator. The mediator supports the parties in listening to each other and uses communication techniques to find their common interest. Then the mediator and the parties form a mediation agreement.

On average, the parties need 2-3 mediation meetings, each taking approx. 3 hours.

Cena služeb mediátora je určena hodinovou sazbou. Hodinová sazba je smluvní, pohybuje se od 3.500 do 4.500 Kč za hodinu, podle složitosti případu, počtu stran a jazyka, v němž mediace probíhá.

The first ordered meeting with the mediator is not a mediation. Its aim is to acquaint the parties to the dispute with mediation as an alternative way of resolving their situation. A mediator will introduce mediation to the parties, explain them the principles of mediation and his or hers role in mediation. If the parties agree that they want to resolve their situation through mediation, they will sign an agreement to mediate.

The fee for the first meeting with the mediator ordered by the court is CZK 400 for each hour started, the remuneration is determined by § 15 of Decree No. 277/2012 Coll.