Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that allows divorcing couples to try and negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement with the help of a neutral mediator a mediator does not have the authority to make decisions. Divorce mediation is a way of finding solutions to issues such as child custody and spousal support it acts as an alternative to the formal process of litigation in divorce court what is divorce. In mediation you and your spouse meet with a neutral third party the mediator and with their help you work through the issues you need to resolve so the two of you can end your marriage as amicably and cost effective as possible the issues covered include but at not limited to the following 1 distribution of property assets liabilities. 2 mediation is a very common way to settle a divorce a mediator is a neutral facilitator he or she will facilitate your conversations but wont be able to give you advice some mediators are