Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which you and the other party try to reach a “win-win” resolution of your disputed issues. In mediation, the mediator helps you identify what information you need to gather; organizes it; helps identify issues you need to resolve; helps you have a structured space to talk about the issues, create and consider your options, and reach agreements. The mediator will not provide legal advice to either of you and will provide you with a summary of all agreements that an attorney can use to draft the legal documents to be filed with the court.  If you need legal advice in the mediation process, Collaborative attorneys are supportive of mediation and can be a good resource.