Most Texas divorce cases settle before trial. One of the main ways that happens is through mediation. Mediation is a process where both sides meet with a neutral third-party mediator who tries to help them reach an agreement. The mediator does not act as the judge. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong. Instead, the mediator goes back and forth between the parties, carries offers, points out risks, and helps everyone see whether a settlement is possible. That sou