Divorce doesn’t always have to involve drawn-out court battles. More and more divorcing couples are opting for mediation. During mediation, a neutral third party will help you and your spouse come to a fair agreement in your divorce. Here are a few tips on preparing for divorce mediation: Gather the necessary documents. A divorce mediation session will be more productive if you bring the appropriate documents. Some of the documents you may want to take with you include bank statements, a list of real estate owned by you and your spouse, life insurance policies, and retirement accounts.