Mediation is a procedural requirement and an attempt by Indian family courts to reduce litigation, promote cooperation, and provide a less adversarial way of resolving family disputes. The mediator facilitates discussions and helps parties find common ground, but the decisions reached are voluntary. Mediation can be a cost-effective and quicker alternative to a full-fledged court battle. The article focuses on the legal basis on mediation in Indian family courts, understanding the procedure and advantage of mediation, and it lastly provides recommendations for mediation in family courts of India.