Yes, it is always advisable for each party to bring a lawyer with them to mediation. Once all disputes have been resolved and each party agrees to the terms, a divorce decree, separation agreement, or consent order will need to be drawn up. Because the mediator MUST be an impartial third party, they cannot be the one to draft this. If each party has a divorce lawyer with them at the time of mediation, they will be able to represent their client and draft all necessary documents.