The divorce rate in the United States is quite high, and this means that many people are dealing with such issues as selling their homes, dividing their belongings, handling debts and assets and making arrangements for child custody and visitation. Such decisions are never easy and can often become heated arguments and irresolvable issues. This is the reason that many court systems make mediators available, and if issues surrounding children become volatile, then a custody mediator should be hired. A custody mediator will be a neutral party that works in the best interest of the child. This is someone who will review every possible factor that could affect the way parents deal with children and their former spouses. Quite often they will help a couple to draft a parenting plan that is submitted with their divorce paperwork and which helps a judge determine all final rulings.