In family law Mediation, instead of going to Court and relying upon the rulings of a Judge or Hearing Officer, the parties jointly retain a mediator, who assists them in working towards a solution to their domestic relations matters. The parties may also each have their own attorneys who participate in the mediation process with them, or who play more of a ‘behind the scenes’ role to assure they are aware of the prevailing law and how it may affect the facts of their case. The Mediator will help the parties maintain a dialog with one another and assist them in working towards resolution.