Some mediators work with represented spouses. At PeacefulSplit Divorce Mediation, Eric only works with spouses who are not represented by lawyers. This is consistent with his philosophy that the primary people who should be making the decisions about the divorce settlement and children are the two spouses themselves. Yes, you can hire a lawyer during the mediation process. You may choose to have a lawyer review any documents before you sign them, however, it's not required. It's important that you and your spouse are both comfortable with the process, so it's best to have a mediator who meets both of your needs. Overall, it's important to find out what services the mediator provides and any tasks you might have to handle yourself.