As the national honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we are reminded not only of his leadership, but also his message of peace and unity. This message changed the trajectory of our country in the ’60s, and it resonates today, in a slightly different way, within the field of mediation.

As family law mediators, we strive to resolve the conflict between couples everyday in a sane, sensible, and peaceful manner. We are tasked with bringing couples together in civil dialogue, often for the sake of their children’s wellbeing. While the peace and unity we struggle for is on much smaller scale than the goals set forth by Dr. King, they provide us with guidance and purpose as we carryout our jobs each day.