Would mediation work for me?

Divorce mediation can minimize both the cost and level of acrimony in a divorce or post-divorce case if used properly. Another benefit is the ability to creatively draft an agreement that fits your needs. Are you and your spouse (or ex-spouse) on a level playing field? If so, meaning that neither of you is likely to use mediation as a tool to dominate the process, mediation could be for you. Ideally, your mediator will be an experienced attorney with mediation training. Also, mediation does not negate the need for each of you to have independent representation, if only to review the agreement resulting from mediation to ensure that your best interests have been served.