Do I Need to Go to Court to Resolve a Family Law Issue?

Not all family law matters need to be resolved in the courtroom. Parties can sometimes negotiate their own solutions. Mediation can offer a private, amicable, and cost-effective way to settle custody, parenting time, and support issues without judicial intervention. Mediation can also allow parents to find creative solutions to their disputes and reach a tailored agreement that works for the whole family. With mediation, a neutral third party helps to facilitate healthy communication between the parents, and both will have the opportunity to express their concerns and needs. Since mediation is a low-conflict process, it can help to preserve the relationship between co-parents for the benefit of the children.