Flat Fee Virtual Divorce Mediation – $995 Each, 3-Hour Zoom, MN
Mediate Your Divorce
in One Session
No lawyers. No court battles. Most couples reach full agreement in a single 3-hour virtual session.
$995 per person — flat fee, no hidden costs

3 hours
Average session length
$995
Flat fee per person
100%
Virtual via Zoom
“Ryan's calmness, casual approach, and insights helped us get through very difficult topics to the point of agreement. He provided a safe environment to talk through all the details. I could tell he truly cared for us both.”
David H.
Verified Google Review
Here's What Happens in Your 3-Hour Mediation Session
Most people have never been to mediation. 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 write down everything you've decided
- •You review it together to make sure it's right
- •You both leave with your agreement in hand
- •Next step: you file with the court (on your own or with an attorney's help)
Then What?
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You submit your paperwork to the court (yourself or through an attorney)
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Processing time varies depending on the county
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Court appearance potentially needed (in some counties)
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Your divorce is finalized
The decisions you reach in mediation become your roadmap for completing the divorce. After mediation, you handle the court filing yourself or hire an attorney to do it for you. Mediation is one path couples use to reach agreements in the Minnesota divorce process.
WHY THIS WORKS
I've Mediated 80+ Divorces in the Last 2 Years. Here's What I Know.
Most couples reach a full agreement in one session.
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 mediation work:
Speed: One 3-hour session instead of a months-long process
Cost: $995 each
Privacy: Private conversation from home instead of public court proceedings
Control: You make all the decisions together
Outcome: An agreement you both create, not one imposed by a court
Meet Your Mediator

Ryan is a trained restorative mediator who has completed 80+ divorce mediations in the last two years.
He started Flannel People Mediation because he saw too many couples spending tens of thousands of dollars on adversarial legal processes when they wanted to work together. His philosophy: 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 he does.
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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. Most couples complete their mediation in one session.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Call. Let's Talk Honestly.
Here's what happens on the call:
- 1.I'll ask about your situation
- 2.I'll tell you honestly if mediation is a good fit
- 3.If it is, I'll explain how it works and how to book
Zero pressure. Just clarity.
I'm not here to convince you to hire me. I'm here to help you figure out the best path forward. For most couples, that's mediation. For some, it's not. Let's figure out which one you are.
About Ryan

Ryan is a trained restorative mediator who has completed 80+ divorce mediations in the last two years.
He started Flannel People Mediation because he saw too many couples spending tens of thousands of dollars on adversarial legal processes when they wanted to work together. His philosophy: 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.
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.
0+ five-star Google reviews. Most couples complete their mediation in one session. $0 each.
That's it. That's the pitch.
Still Deciding if Divorce Mediation is Right for You?
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