The mediator shall be compensated at the rate agreed between the mediator and the parties if the mediator is chosen by agreement. If the mediator is appointed by the court, the fee for the mediator shall be no greater than the mediator's standard rate as a mediator. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, the parties shall equally divide the mediator's professional fees.
Ky. R. Civ. P. 99.06