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Will solicitor still act on his behalf

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31 Jul 09 #135316 by stumpy123
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My STBX has refused mediation several times, when we spoke for the first time in ages yesterday he said he wouldn't consider mediation as this would mean he wouldn't be able to use his solicitor any more.

Is he correct?

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31 Jul 09 #135323 by hadenoughnow
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errr

As far as I know, the point of mediation is for you to agree something that your sols (if you have them) can then help you make into a Consent Order. You would expect solicitors to stand back at this stage (bit like a ceasefire).
Mediation can be a much cheaper option than using solicitors.

Sounds like a bit of an excuse to me ;) .

Hadenoughnow

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31 Jul 09 #135325 by Kimmi
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Stumpy,

He may be thinking of collaborative law - you and your solicitors try to come to an agreement, if you do not and it ends up in Court, you both have to get new solicitors.

Either way, hadenough is right, it sounds like an excuse.

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