No one starts a family thinking that one day they will live apart. But for many couples, separation happens. Most parents want the best for their children. When a family separates mediation is there to get them to a safe place, and to avoid lengthy and expensive court proceedings. Danielle Jaku-Greenfield is a mediator who has helped many families. She explains how the mediation process works, and the different ways families can come to a satisfactory arrangement. For more information on how to navigate separation, check out Relationships Australia.