The mediator’s remuneration is set, at the end of his or her assignment, in agreement with the parties. The agreement may be submitted to the judge for homologation pursuant to article 1565.
Failing agreement, the remuneration shall be set by the judge.
Where the judge considers setting an amount lower than that requested by the mediator, the judge shall invite the mediator to make his observations. Where appropriate, the mediator shall return to the parties the difference between the amount of the advance and the amount of his remuneration.
The costs of the mediation shall be apportioned in accordance with the provisions of article 22-2 of law no. 95-125 of 8 February 1995 relating to the organisation of the courts and to civil, criminal and administrative procedure.
Where appropriate, the judge shall order the payment of additional sums after deduction of the advance. He shall designate the party or parties responsible for this.
An enforceable copy of the decision shall be issued to the mediator, at his request.