Mediation is a structured negotiation helped by a neutral facilitator. The mediator does not decide the outcome like a judge.
It is voluntary in many settings and confidential under rules that vary by jurisdiction. Ask about confidentiality before you share sensitive details.
Mediation is not therapy, though emotions appear. The focus is workable agreements, not diagnosing relationships.
Come with priorities ranked, not with a script you refuse to adjust. Flexibility is how settlements happen.
What Mediation Is—and What It Is Not