Divorce Mediation Checklist

Bring the documents that help explain your family, finances, property, and parenting needs. This may include IDs, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, retirement account statements, mortgage or lease documents, existing court orders, parenting schedules, and a list of your main questions. If you are not sure whether something matters, bring it or write it down.

No. Many families begin mediation before every document is complete. The first session can help identify what is missing, what can be gathered later, and which topics need more information before final decisions are made.

Yes. The checklist can help you understand the kinds of topics that come up in mediation, even if you are still deciding whether to begin. It can also help you prepare questions for a free consultation.

Yes, if children are involved. It is helpful to think about school schedules, activities, holidays, exchanges, communication, and any current parenting routines before discussing a parenting plan.