The Mediation Process offers families an equitable process in which they can discuss and decide for themselves, with professional help, a mutually satisfactory plan covering all aspects of the issue. Both are free to consult with their lawyer or other advisor at any time. The process is designed to reduce the adversarial element often encountered in a divorce and post divorce proceedings. Once an agreement is reached , the mediator will write an agreement for the couple which can be notarized and filed in court. The requirements of commitment are that the disputants are willing to make a good-faith effort to reach agreement.
Mediation is voluntary.
The benefit of mediation is that it can provide a structured process to help the couple establish their goals and design for themselves the best way to use their own resources. When children are involved, studies indicate that agreements mutually determined by both parents are usually far better for the children than those imposed by court order.