Family conflicts and disputes often present challenging situations that require efficient resolution mechanisms in order to reach a sustainable agreement and promote harmonious family dynamics. In this context, mandatory counseling and family mediation have become key methods used to prevent and resolve conflicts and promote constructive family relationships. The subject of this work is mandatory counseling and family mediation in terms of conflict resolution. The paper examines the general features of mediation, its principles and goals in conflict, and analyzes in detail one, perhaps the most common type - family mediation. Mandatory counseling and family mediation are defined by the seventh part of the Family Law. The aim of the paper is to consider what the mentioned procedures are, how they are carried out, their purpose, characteristics, types and the way they are started. As part of the topic of mandatory counseling, the goal is to study the purpose, implementation and types of mandatory counseling in family situations. Also, the procedure for initiating mandatory counseling is investigated and the role of the report of the center for social welfare in this context is analyzed. Special attention is paid to mandatory counseling before divorce and before the initiation of court proceedings related to parental care and relations with the child. The goal is to look at the advantages of mandatory counseling and its role in the prevention and resolution of family conflicts. In relation to family mediation, the aim of the paper is to investigate the characteristics, forms and procedure of implementation of family mediation. Achieving an agreement through family mediation is analyzed and the challenges faced by mediators in the family context are considered. Also, ethical aspects and the role of mediators in family mediation are explored, including objectivity, impartiality, confidentiality, privacy and child protection. The goal is to identify the key skills and competencies of a family mediator and to emphasize the importance of continuous training. Through a critical analysis of relevant data sources, this paper summarizes, therefore, key knowledge about mandatory counseling and family mediation and highlights their importance in resolving family conflicts. Data sources in this work include scientific articles, books, publications, legal documents and relevant legislation and professional literature in the field of mandatory counseling and family mediation.