Mediation is less costly, both emotionally and financially, than litigation. Mediation helps the parties understand the problem and each other better. Mediation solves the problem and helps the parties maintain their relationship. Mediation is confidential and avoids public disclosure of problems. Mediation can be completed in less time and with less cost than litigation so that everyone can move on.
Mediation is a process which is cooperative and constructive.
Mediation is scheduled at your convenience, not at the convenience of the court. Mediation can help you learn how to effectively communicate with each other about your children in a business like manner. Mediation allows you to write your own parenting plan specific to your needs and the needs of your children. Mediation helps keep the children out of the middle of the conflict and if parents agree, may give them a place to voice their concerns. Mediation helps educate you about how to resolve conflicts in the future.