ABA Family Legal Guide

Family Law

3.4 Separation, Annulment, and Divorce

Mediation and Collaborative Law

What are the advantages of mediation?

Mediation often is cheaper and quicker than taking a case before a judge. A good mediator can help the parties build their problem-solving skills, and that can help them avoid later disputes. Most people who settle their cases through mediation leave the process feeling better than they would have felt if they had gone through a bitter court fight.