By going this route instead of the court application process, couples can learn if their disputes can be solved via a mediation process or a court process.
This means that if the dispute can be solved through a mediation, couples can avoid the negative impact associated with going a court process.
On the other hand, the mediator is well placed to advise the couple if a court process will result in a better solution, rather than wasting time on a mediation and later ending up in a court process.
A mediation process has a lot of advantages. The first is that it is less stressing. A separation is an extremely stressful process, especially when children are involved.