Eidelman & Associates Things to know about Divorce Mediation | Page 4

Will the mediator make the decisions for the divorcing couple?
No. It is not the job of the mediator to actually make the decisions for the ex-couple they are
presiding over, that is not their role within the proceedings. A divorce mediator’s job is to
ensure that both sides of the case understand what is going to happen and the implications of
all the decisions they make independently. The thing that divorce mediators have to watch out
for is how their thoughts about the situation come across to the separating parties. Every
divorcing couple will be different, even if the circumstances may seem similar and a good
mediator will be able to navigate this accordingly – it is always best to find an experienced
mediator with those qualities.