Mediation may be an excellent alternative to assist you in resolving all or a portion of the issues in your divorce proceeding and where alternative dispute resolution (ie. mediation) is required. The mediator works for both parties (ie. husband and wife/father and mother), and thus cannot later represent either party as his or her attorney in the event that the mediation is unsuccessful.
There are many “mediators” who claim that they can assist you who are not licensed attorneys. You often pay as much if not more for these unlicensed and often unqualified services. Sometimes, the documents that they help draft cause more harm than good.
Some psychologists and counselors also serve as private mediators. They can often provide you with excellent services regarding custody and parenting issues, although many of them do not address child support, property and other financial issues.