Janet E. Mitchell, Mediator 1.
Mediation is an effective alternative to the adversarial system.
In the adversarial system, you oppose one another. You turn over control to your lawyer who champions your rights over those of your spouse or ex-spouse. Your lawyer takes charge of the strategy of your case. If the lawyers are unable to reach a settlement, you and members of your family may have to testify. A judge then decides what will happen to your children.