When parties share children, new issues or disagreements can arise which need to be worked out. This can include parenting schedules, child support, and concerns about differences between households. In circumstances where communication breaks down, mediation can assist with conversations and coming to an agreement. When either party decides to bring issues to a court to decide, it increases conflict between the co-parents and can be quite costly. Mediation is a more amicable way to work out disagreements and encourages open communication going forward.
In some cases, it is appropriate to update the terms with the court and the parties can go to court on their own to enter an agreed order updating their divorce decree with the agreements reached in mediation.
