Separation or Divorce in Your Future? Why Not Try Mediation? the mediation process can lead to: Saving time and money...Staying in control of your life... Improved communication with your spouse... Enhancing your own sense of what is important to you... Resolving long-standing family disputes... Developing methods of conflict resolution that will help your ongoing relationship... The Collaborative Approach to separation and divorce can lead to protecting the dignity, integrity, and long-term best interests of your family... negotiate in a principled, dignified and respectful manner... resolve family law disputes without going to court until a final agreement is reached... reach creative resolutions that best meet the goals and priorities or both parties...