Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party – a mediator – facilitates the resolution of a dispute by promoting voluntary agreement (or “self-determination”) by the parties to the dispute. A mediator facilitates communications, promotes understanding, focuses the parties on their interests, and seeks creative problem to enable the parties to reach their own agreement.
In the area of family law mediation, the family law attorney/mediator may prepare all of the requisite court forms and draft the agreements between the parties. If necessary, accountants, appraisers, child development specialists and other experts may be involved as needed to assist the parties in making decisions.
