What’s in it for me?  Truthfully, that is usually the major question in mediation.  Upon deciding to mediate a divorce case, both lawyer and client will want to clearly and specifically identify their ideal solution to the dispute. However, both are advised to carefully consider the other party’s desired outcome as well.   Mediation can be a Win-Win proposition if all those involved will adhere to this idea.  From the outset, I make it my stated goal to design a settlement agreement that will realistically fulfill the basic needs of all of the parties.  I happily and readily employ the word, “compromise.”  Compromise, cooperation, concession, conciliation, finding the middle ground.  This is the stance that enables us to negotiate our way through dispute to agreement.