Mediation involves a neutral third party mediating issues between the couple.  It is a simple straightforward process which means that there may be no lawyers present and the process can be fairly quick. Although these may sound like benefits, some parties prefer to have legal counsel and to have their case heard by a judge. One solution to this is to work with a mediator who is also a lawyer with experience in divorce cases. Or to have a mediation-friendly family lawyer coach you through the mediation process.