What is mediation? What are the advantages of mediating a child custody dispute?

• Parenting plans need to be custom-designed to be age and developmentally appropriate to the child(ren) involved. A mediator can help you to draft a plan specific to the child(ren)'s needs. As a result your parenting plan can be creative and suitable to your family's specifc situation, and you aren't stuck with a "typical" plan arranged by the court system. • A good parenting and child custody plan requires psychological analysis and input for the child(ren)'s well-being. • Mediation establishes an ongoing parental teamwork approach, with emphasis on always putting the child(ren) first.  more