Mediation vs. Litigation by State

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How mediation vs. litigationworks across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions — the framework, the major differences, and links to the full state-specific guide.

Jurisdictions

50 states + DC

Community Property

AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI

Equitable Distribution

Everywhere else

State-by-State Summary

Click any state to open the full guide with sections, FAQs, and statute references.

State	Property	Summary	Statute	Guide
CACalifornia	Community	In California, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Cal. Fam. Code § 3170	View
TXTexas	Community	In Texas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Tex. Fam. Code § 6.602	View
FLFlorida	Equitable	In Florida, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Fla. Stat. § 44.102	View
NYNew York	Equitable	In New York, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236	View
ILIllinois	Equitable	In Illinois, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	750 ILCS 5/404.1	View
PAPennsylvania	Equitable	In Pennsylvania, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	23 Pa.C.S. § 3901	View
OHOhio	Equitable	In Ohio, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.052	View
GAGeorgia	Equitable	In Georgia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3(f)	View
NCNorth Carolina	Equitable	In North Carolina, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1	View
MIMichigan	Equitable	In Michigan, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	MCR 3.216	View
ALAlabama	Equitable	In Alabama, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ala. Code § 6-6-20	View
AKAlaska	Equitable	In Alaska, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Alaska Stat. § 25.24.060	View
AZArizona	Community	In Arizona, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-381.09	View
ARArkansas	Equitable	In Arkansas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-322	View
COColorado	Equitable	In Colorado, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-22-311	View
CTConnecticut	Equitable	In Connecticut, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-53a	View
DEDelaware	Equitable	In Delaware, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Del. Code Ann. tit. 13, § 711A	View
DCDistrict of Columbia	Equitable	In District of Columbia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	D.C. Code § 16-910	View
HIHawaii	Equitable	In Hawaii, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Haw. Rev. Stat. § 580-41.5	View
IDIdaho	Community	In Idaho, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Idaho Code § 32-717D	View
INIndiana	Equitable	In Indiana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ind. Code § 31-15-2-13	View
IAIowa	Equitable	In Iowa, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Iowa Code § 598.7	View
KSKansas	Equitable	In Kansas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 23-3502	View
KYKentucky	Equitable	In Kentucky, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.036	View
LALouisiana	Community	In Louisiana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	La. Rev. Stat. § 9:332	View
MEMaine	Equitable	In Maine, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 19-A, § 251	View
MDMaryland	Equitable	In Maryland, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 9-205	View
MAMassachusetts	Equitable	In Massachusetts, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 1B	View
MNMinnesota	Equitable	In Minnesota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Minn. Stat. § 518.619	View
MSMississippi	Equitable	In Mississippi, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-24(5)	View
MOMissouri	Equitable	In Missouri, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.372	View
MTMontana	Equitable	In Montana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mont. Code Ann. § 40-4-301	View
NENebraska	Equitable	In Nebraska, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-364	View
NVNevada	Community	In Nevada, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.475	View
NHNew Hampshire	Equitable	In New Hampshire, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 461-A:7	View
NJNew Jersey	Equitable	In New Jersey, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:23A-1	View
NMNew Mexico	Community	In New Mexico, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.M. Stat. Ann. § 40-12-4	View
NDNorth Dakota	Equitable	In North Dakota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.1-02	View
OKOklahoma	Equitable	In Oklahoma, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 107.3	View
OROregon	Equitable	In Oregon, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Or. Rev. Stat. § 107.179	View
RIRhode Island	Equitable	In Rhode Island, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-29	View
SCSouth Carolina	Equitable	In South Carolina, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-10	View
SDSouth Dakota	Equitable	In South Dakota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4-56	View
TNTennessee	Equitable	In Tennessee, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-131	View
UTUtah	Equitable	In Utah, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Utah Code Ann. § 30-3-39	View
VTVermont	Equitable	In Vermont, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 15, § 671	View
VAVirginia	Equitable	In Virginia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.4	View
WAWashington	Community	In Washington, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.015	View
WVWest Virginia	Equitable	In West Virginia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	W. Va. Code § 48-9-203	View
WIWisconsin	Community	In Wisconsin, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wis. Stat. § 767.405	View
WYWyoming	Equitable	In Wyoming, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 20-2-201	View

This comparison is general legal information, not legal advice. State laws change, and courts interpret them differently. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed family law attorney in the relevant jurisdiction. DIVORSAY is a technology company, not a law firm.

Mediation vs. Litigation by State

How mediation vs. litigationworks across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions — the framework, the major differences, and links to the full state-specific guide.

Jurisdictions

50 states + DC

Community Property

AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI

Equitable Distribution

Everywhere else

State-by-State Summary

Click any state to open the full guide with sections, FAQs, and statute references.

State	Property	Summary	Statute	Guide
CACalifornia	Community	In California, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Cal. Fam. Code § 3170	View
TXTexas	Community	In Texas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Tex. Fam. Code § 6.602	View
FLFlorida	Equitable	In Florida, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Fla. Stat. § 44.102	View
NYNew York	Equitable	In New York, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236	View
ILIllinois	Equitable	In Illinois, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	750 ILCS 5/404.1	View
PAPennsylvania	Equitable	In Pennsylvania, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	23 Pa.C.S. § 3901	View
OHOhio	Equitable	In Ohio, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.052	View
GAGeorgia	Equitable	In Georgia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3(f)	View
NCNorth Carolina	Equitable	In North Carolina, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1	View
MIMichigan	Equitable	In Michigan, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	MCR 3.216	View
ALAlabama	Equitable	In Alabama, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ala. Code § 6-6-20	View
AKAlaska	Equitable	In Alaska, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Alaska Stat. § 25.24.060	View
AZArizona	Community	In Arizona, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-381.09	View
ARArkansas	Equitable	In Arkansas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-322	View
COColorado	Equitable	In Colorado, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-22-311	View
CTConnecticut	Equitable	In Connecticut, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-53a	View
DEDelaware	Equitable	In Delaware, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Del. Code Ann. tit. 13, § 711A	View
DCDistrict of Columbia	Equitable	In District of Columbia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	D.C. Code § 16-910	View
HIHawaii	Equitable	In Hawaii, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Haw. Rev. Stat. § 580-41.5	View
IDIdaho	Community	In Idaho, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Idaho Code § 32-717D	View
INIndiana	Equitable	In Indiana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ind. Code § 31-15-2-13	View
IAIowa	Equitable	In Iowa, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Iowa Code § 598.7	View
KSKansas	Equitable	In Kansas, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 23-3502	View
KYKentucky	Equitable	In Kentucky, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.036	View
LALouisiana	Community	In Louisiana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	La. Rev. Stat. § 9:332	View
MEMaine	Equitable	In Maine, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 19-A, § 251	View
MDMaryland	Equitable	In Maryland, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 9-205	View
MAMassachusetts	Equitable	In Massachusetts, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 1B	View
MNMinnesota	Equitable	In Minnesota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Minn. Stat. § 518.619	View
MSMississippi	Equitable	In Mississippi, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-24(5)	View
MOMissouri	Equitable	In Missouri, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.372	View
MTMontana	Equitable	In Montana, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Mont. Code Ann. § 40-4-301	View
NENebraska	Equitable	In Nebraska, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-364	View
NVNevada	Community	In Nevada, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.475	View
NHNew Hampshire	Equitable	In New Hampshire, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 461-A:7	View
NJNew Jersey	Equitable	In New Jersey, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:23A-1	View
NMNew Mexico	Community	In New Mexico, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.M. Stat. Ann. § 40-12-4	View
NDNorth Dakota	Equitable	In North Dakota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.1-02	View
OKOklahoma	Equitable	In Oklahoma, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 107.3	View
OROregon	Equitable	In Oregon, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Or. Rev. Stat. § 107.179	View
RIRhode Island	Equitable	In Rhode Island, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-29	View
SCSouth Carolina	Equitable	In South Carolina, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-10	View
SDSouth Dakota	Equitable	In South Dakota, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4-56	View
TNTennessee	Equitable	In Tennessee, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-131	View
UTUtah	Equitable	In Utah, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Utah Code Ann. § 30-3-39	View
VTVermont	Equitable	In Vermont, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 15, § 671	View
VAVirginia	Equitable	In Virginia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.4	View
WAWashington	Community	In Washington, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.015	View
WVWest Virginia	Equitable	In West Virginia, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	W. Va. Code § 48-9-203	View
WIWisconsin	Community	In Wisconsin, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wis. Stat. § 767.405	View
WYWyoming	Equitable	In Wyoming, mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce issues.	Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 20-2-201	View

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