Can child-custody disputes be mediated?
Custody and Parenting Mediation
Answer
Yes. Custody and parenting mediation can address schedules, holidays, school decisions, transportation, communication, travel, and other parenting issues. The mediator helps the parents negotiate but does not replace the court's obligation to protect the child's interests.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 13, 2026.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.