Does a divorce mediator have to be a lawyer?

No. Although many divorce mediators are attorneys, there is no legal requirement that a mediator be a practicing attorney. Some mediators come to the field with a background in psychology or other mental health disciplines. As a practical matter though, it is necessary that a mediator be thoroughly versed in divorce and family law of the state in which he/she is practicing. At the Divorce Mediation Group, your mediator will be an attorney with many years of experience in Massachusetts' family law.