Mediation is voluntary. This means that you and your partner have to agree to work with a mediator. You cannot be forced to use mediation, or forced to agree on your issues. A mediator is a person trained to help you agree on your issues without taking sides. They help you and your partner during your negotiation to try and reach an agreement. More @Wikipedia
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