Can minors participate in mediation?
General Mediation
Answer
Sometimes. Whether a child or teenager participates depends on the type of dispute, age, maturity, safety, and the mediator's approach. In family matters, a mediator may obtain information about a child's interests without placing the child in the middle of the parents' conflict.
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.