What is the Mediator's Role in Family Mediation?

During family mediation, the mediator will:

• keep the best interests of the children as the paramount consideration
• help the parents to identify the issues to be discussed
• help the parents to remain focused on the issues
• manage the mediation process, so that those issues may be discussed
• help the parents to identify options as potential solutions to the issues
• reality test the options of each parent
• draft agreements in writing

The mediator will not:

• make decisions for the parents
• tell the parents what to do
• take sides with either parent
• provide legal advice to the parents

It is important to obtain legal advice in relation to attending family mediation. Parents may do this before, during and after the mediation process. It is recommended that legal advice be obtained prior to, during and after the mediation.

​PLEASE NOTE: The information provided on this website is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice in any way whatsoever. It is always recommended that you seek legal advice from your own lawyer.