Expect to pay a retainer fee and then to pay by the hour or by the session. Request a retainer agreement or written contract for services. Mediation is especially important if you have children. Using mediation, you can develop a plan that will allow you to co-parent together even though you may no longer be partners. Consider the mediators' backgrounds.
Many mediators are also attorneys and have a firm understanding of divorce laws.
Attorneys will also be able to draft your actual divorce agreement. Other mediators have backgrounds in counseling may be more experienced in dealing with people in emotional crises and may be able to help you and your spouse communicate more easily but cannot draft legal documents. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .