Is mediation a confidential, private process?

Yes. This is one of the primary benefits of mediation over litigation.  Your family finances and issues will remain private and not be the subject of public court filings (though some general financial disclosures are required prior in your dissolution paperwork).  Everything said in divorce mediation is confidential.  For this reason, you can speak freely without worry that it will be used against you in court. There is no public record of what is said or what goes on during our sessions together.