My first mediation session is coming up on Monday. The mediator is using “interest-based” mediation. I think the name is pretty self explanatory but does anyone have any suggestions on how to prepare for this?

I will have a 3 hr individual session to explore my interests and end goals, followed by another 2-3 sessions of negotiation with my STBXW with the mediator. I have two kids involved and am very involved with them on a daily basis. They are my biggest concern along with financially stable future.

50-50 custody is a big one for me. I am very involved and don’t want to accept anything less than that. I am there for bed time routines, play with them everyday, volunteer for their sports as a coach and school activities, I do little projects with them all the time. I think I have a good shot at it.

Any tips, suggestions, experience? Thanks!