Mediation Process
Preparation
The most practical way to prepare is to get organized, be clear about your goals, and come ready to negotiate in good faith under Colorado’s court expectations.
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Get your documents in order – Have at hand current financial and, if applicable, parenting information, including an updated sworn financial statement or similar summary.
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Clarify your issues and goals – Write down the topics you need to resolve and your priorities on each, so you know what is most important to you.
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Understand the process and roles – Know what mediation is (and isn’t), what the mediator does as a neutral, and how your attorney (if you have one) can advise you.
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Prepare yourself physically and emotionally – Mediation can be long and emotional, so plan for rest, food, and breaks, and aim to focus on practical, future oriented -----solutions.
Common Pitfalls
There are a few patterns that tend to derail divorce mediation; among the most common are:
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Arriving unprepared, without key documents or a clear sense of your priorities.
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Letting anger, hurt, or the need to “win” drive your decisions.
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Treating mediation like a courtroom fight instead of problem‑solving.
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Hiding information or only thinking short‑term, which undermines trust and durability.
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Skipping independent legal advice and signing terms you don’t fully understand.
