Divorce cases are usually anything but a smooth running process, especially when there are children involved. Child custody mediation is usually a court-mandated service where a social worker or third party professional steps in to help decide how the custody of a child is awarded or divided so that the child is protected. Besides being confidential and non-binding, mediation is quick and inexpensive when compared to the court system. Depending on the reasons that led up to the filing of the divorce, there certainly will be a wide array of emotions involved that could either negatively affect the welfare of the children or take the parents' focus away from the logistics of their welfare. That being said, it is also important for each parent to divulge any and all factual information that would affect the mediation agreement in where the child is placed. Many parents who find themselves in a complex divorce tend to bring their own gripes toward the other parent into the child custody mediation. This is not the main focus and will not help. If you find yourself in the realm of child custody meditation it is important to remember that this part of the divorce should remain solely about your children, not your ill will toward your former spouse. This is not a popularity contest between parents. Child custody mediation should be taken very seriously by both parents as the decision, in most cases, is irrevocable either permanently or for a designated period of time until the parties could return back to court for review.