What is divorce mediation?

What is divorce mediation?Mediation is a method of resolving your divorce without using traditional litigation. Medication is one technique of Alternate Dispute Resolution. In some cases it can be beneficial. Other cases may not be suitable for mediation. 
Do not believe the often repeated claims that mediation will be quicker, less expensive and “friendlier” than traditional litigation. I have been involved in many cases where this has not been true. 
Speak with you attorney about mediation to learn the import at differences between working with a mediator and working with your own attorney. 
Make sure your mediator is a licensed attorney with experience in family law. An individual does not need to be an attorney in order to act as a mediator under the current rules. 
Know when to switch gears. Just because you started mediation does not mean you need to see it through to the end if you are not comfortable with how it is going. 
Work with your attorney to implement a strategy for your case and an approach designed to effectuate that strategy.