It is virtually impossible to present every consideration you may have regarding custody, visitation, or property division to the court. As such, the court cannot fully understand your concerns in a divorce. Only you have experienced your relationship and have a feel for how particular arrangements between you and your spouse may work out.

Mediation allows you and your spouse to craft a plan that will work best for both of you. The benefit of having a neutral third-party involved is that you do not have to work directly with your spouse to make these arrangements. Instead, both of you will hear from a third party, who is often the voice of reason in getting your points across to your spouse.