Armatys Millard, PLLC, offers mediation and arbitration services for family law cases. Effective January 1, 2026, all mediation and arbitration services are conducted STATEWIDE via Zoom videoconferencing, allowing us to efficiently serve parties and counsel throughout Texas.
On a limited basis, and subject to specific terms, Armatys Millard, PLLC will consider conducting in-person mediations at a host office or other agreed location. Additional information regarding in-person mediations is set out below.
Mediation and arbitration services are available for four-hour half-day, eight-hour full-day, and “Drive-by” mediation sessions.
Mediation is a confidential settlement process parties use to resolve disputed issues amicably and efficiently. An impartial third party (the mediator) presides over a settlement conference (the mediation) to facilitate communication between the parties to reach agreements and settle disputed issues (a mediated settlement agreement).
Why should you care about mediation? Simply stated, mediation works. It is estimated that 60-80% of cases settle at mediation. Mediation is cost-effective, fast, and confidential. If agreements can be reached, it is truly a “win-win” for everyone involved.
Mediation is the best opportunity to resolve your family law matter on your terms and with your voice being heard. It avoids the anxiety and uncertainty of a trial. Notably, a Mediated Settlement Agreement:
Having served as Family Court Judges for years, Walter Armatys and John Millard are well qualified to serve as Arbitrators for parties desiring to resolve a dispute promptly and cost-effectively through binding arbitration.
Although Armatys Millard, PLLC primarily conducts mediations via Zoom, we recognize that certain cases may benefit from an in-person setting. Accordingly, in-person mediations may be offered on a limited, case-by-case basis under the following terms:
• In-person mediations are available for full-day sessions only (8 hours)
• Half-day in-person mediations are not offered
• All parties and counsel must agree in advance to appear in person (no hybrid sessions)
• The host office or location must be mutually agreed upon and confirmed prior to scheduling
• Any location-related or facility costs are the responsibility of the parties
• If lunch is desired, lunch arrangements are provided and furnished by the host office
In-person mediations are offered as a structured alternative to Zoom mediations and are subject to mediator availability.
Full-Day Mediation – $1,000 per party for 8 hours. An additional charge of $150 an hour per party if the session exceeds 8 hours.
Half-Day Mediation – $500 per party for 4 hours. An additional charge of $150 an hour per party if the session exceeds 4 hours.
Full-Day Mediation (In-Person / Hosted Location) – $1,200 per party for 8 hours. An additional charge of $150 per hour per party if the session exceeds 8 hours.
Full-Day Arbitration – $1,200 per party for 8 hours. An additional charge of $150 an hour per party if the session exceeds 8 hours.
“Drive-by” Mediation – $200 per party for a fully-agreed 30-minute session. An additional charge of $150 an hour per party if the session exceeds 30 minutes.
Initial fees are due at the time of scheduling. Overtime fees will be billed after the session. Armatys Millard, PLLC accepts payment via all major credit cards through our secure payment portal or by law firm check (we cannot accept personal checks from the parties).
If you need to mediate or arbitrate a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law issue, Armatys Millard has the experience, knowledge, and judicial wisdom to help.
Schedule online or call us at 281-313-6800 to check availability and schedule Mediation or Arbitration with the Mediation Judges today!
