How does mediation work?

The mediator or mediators help the couple clarify what issues need resolution and what they hope to achieve. From there the mediators help the couple explore options and test which will work in practice. The mediators can help each person to speak and to be heard. If firm proposals are reached these are drawn up into a document. This document is not legally binding but the couple can subsequently choose to turn the proposals into a legally binding agreement if they wish.