Family Law Mediation · King & Snohomish Counties
How Family Law Mediation Works
A structured negotiation process designed to narrow disputes,
explore workable agreements, and clarify what comes next.
A Practical Process
The mediator guides the negotiation.
The parties decide the outcome.
The mediator does not represent either side or impose a result.
Mediation creates a focused setting to work through disputed
issues, evaluate options, and reach agreement where possible.
From Request to Resolution
What to Expect
Request Mediation
Start with information about the participants, attorneys,
family law matter, and anticipated mediation needs.
KSL Mediation requires at least one party to be represented
by an attorney.
Identify Potential Dates
Preferred dates can be identified during scheduling.
A requested date is not reserved until the mediation
is confirmed.
Confirm the Mediation
The mediation date is confirmed after the applicable
payment process is completed and KSL confirms the date.
Prepare
Identify what needs to be resolved and assemble the
financial, parenting, or other information needed for
meaningful settlement discussions.
Mediate
The mediator facilitates negotiation between the parties.
The mediator remains neutral and does not impose a result.
Resolve—or Narrow—the Issues
Complete settlement is not the only useful outcome.
Mediation may resolve part of the case, establish workable
agreements, or clarify what remains disputed.
Ready to Begin?