Mediation is an attempt to reduce the issues that require court involvement by agreeing on issues that are less contentious. A court-certified mediator will meet with you and your spouse to determine your position on a number of issues related to child custody, such as parenting time, vacation, schooling, etc. Mediation is often a court-ordered requirement that must be satisfied before the parties ask the court to resolve any of their disagreements. Mediation typically does not resolve financial issues such as the division of a pension or spousal support.