According to the United States Department of Justice, voluntary mediation has a 75% success rate.

Mediation is a resolution process recognized by the courts as an effective and rewarding alternative to litigation. Mediation is a less contentious, future-oriented process focused on workable, mutually acceptable outcomes so that you and your children can get on with your lives. It is a voluntary alternative dispute resolution process involving both parties with a neutral third party, a mediator. Mediation is always client-driven with the mediator as your facilitator. An experienced mediator will draw out options, seek to discover important issues, and work through emotions to create a peaceful solution. The purpose and benefit of mediation is to avoid adversarial relationships and to create a peaceful agreement during a difficult time of life. Mediation allows you to direct money towards your dreams and your children’s future instead of your lawyer’s offshore account.