§ 1834 Compensation to mediators.

Mediators can get paid for their work in these programs. The law allows programs to set up fair payment for the person helping both sides work out their dispute.

The only time a mediator would not get paid is if some other specific law or court rule says they can't be compensated in that situation. Outside of those special cases, programs have the freedom to decide what counts as reasonable pay for the mediator's time and services.

For people using mediation, this means you may need to budget for the cost of the mediator, since the process usually is not free. The exact amount and payment setup will depend on the specific program you're using.