Mediation should not be confused with counselling or marriage guidance.  Mediation takes a practical look at the relationship breakdown and helps you attempt to sort out any disputes you may have, including arrangements for children, financial issues and legal practicalities.

Millichaps works with a number of independent mediators.  Your mediator will be able to talk to both sides and they work for the benefit of the whole family, gathering all the relevant financial information and drawing both sides to a sensible and fair agreement.

 
The advantage of using a mediator is that they can assist you in coming to an agreement on the practical side of your relationship breakdown.  This eliminates having two lawyers sending demanding and inflammatory letters to each other, making the process quicker, less expensive and less aggressive.  This is particularly important when there are children involved, as it will help you maintain a relationship and will help you work together to provide the parental care.