In many cases, the most cost efficient way to resolve a case is through mediation. Mediation is a process where the mediator assists the parties in reaching a resolution of their problems. In domestic cases, particularly those involving children, mediation can result in a plan, on which the parties agree, that suits their unique situation. If the court decides your case, it will be a “one size fits all” resolution. If you resolve your case through mediation, you can fashion a plan that takes into consideration your individual situation.