Their main objective is to mediate any issues a family might have and then come to a decision that will benefit both parties. This is especially true if children are involved in the family issues. A family law mediator is generally an attorney but some are professionals that are certified in family dispute resolution. Some of the cases they handle concern support issues, divorce, and child custody. To keep current on jurisdictional regulations and family law issues they have to attend training seminars. Responsibilities of a family law mediator One responsibility is for them to act as a family counselor when couples are having trouble getting along but do not want a divorce. This is called family counseling mediation. The mediator will listen to both parties in order to get to the real issue that is causing the marital conflict. Some of the common issues that can cause a conflict in a marriage can include: • Relationship issues like infidelity, lack of attention, etc • Behaviora...