There are many benefits to Divorce Mediation, but not all of them involve financial issues. Before entering into a mediation session, you should make a detailed list of all your debts and assets. This list includes both marital and non-marital assets. Your mediator will use this list to create an agenda for dividing your assets and liabilities. In most cases, the mediator can reach an agreement based on the list alone.
If both parties are willing to engage in the mediation process, the mediator will ask them to present their positions. The mediator will attempt to find common ground between both parties and suggest ways to resolve any impasses. If the parties are not able to communicate respectfully, the process may not work as well. In severe cases, such as domestic violence, mistrust, or an imbalance of bargaining power, the mediator will not be able to reach agreement.