Can I bring a family member or support person to mediation?
General Mediation
Answer
Sometimes. A support person may help a participant feel comfortable, but additional people can also affect confidentiality and negotiations. Their attendance should be discussed with the mediator and, where required, agreed to by the other participants.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 15, 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.