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Discuss the role of mediation in divorce. Does it work? How much does it cost? What happens if my ex pulls out? Where can I find a mediator?

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is mediation my way forward ??? Is mediation the way for me and if so how do I start mediation? My ex,s solicitor says ex hasn''t any problems with me seeing youngest child (11 y/o) and it ... 05 Apr 14, by Ronni mac Latest 05 Apr 14 by Fiona	Replies:3 :392	Latest by Fiona 05 Apr 14
Questions arising from mediation Hi wiki’s Hope everyone is well! So after three months of cancelled appointments and delays I finally had my first mediation session with my ... 02 Apr 14, by abus Latest 02 Apr 14 by Fiona	Replies:1 :424	Latest by Fiona 02 Apr 14
Mediation gone bad? Myself and the STBX had our first (and maybe last) mediation session yesterday and I came away felling dirty and used. It felt as if the mediator and t ... 13 Mar 14, by Stantheman Latest 24 Mar 14 by sulkypants	Replies:6 :473	Latest by sulkypants 24 Mar 14
The government says it never meant to discourage www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24581418 ... 20 Oct 13, by maggie Latest 17 Mar 14 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:12 :1107	Latest by rubytuesday 17 Mar 14
She is refusing to attend. Her reasons are she wants me to disclose where some £4000 in savings has gone.(I had to set up a new home... she wont share chattels... seems a small amount to ... 12 Mar 14, by esox11 Latest 14 Mar 14 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:13 :1160	Latest by Fiona 14 Mar 14
Time elapsed since memorandum of understanding The mou that was produced through mediation is now a year old. In order to allow my ex to buy a new house, and for us to all move on, all of the monies have now ... 20 Feb 14, by what a shock	Replies:0 :417
Starting Mediation whilst on Court Timetable Has anyone else started mediation after Ancillary Relief proceedings have already commenced? It seems to me that this might be a way of narrowing down the issue ... 03 Feb 14, by DXB Latest 17 Feb 14 by DXB	Replies:2 :396	Latest by DXB 17 Feb 14
No faith in Mediation I sat down with a mediator for my assessment and £60 plus 20 minutes later after being rushed out of the door because she ''had a train to catch'' i was gone.< ... 30 Jan 14, by gorillaman Latest 31 Jan 14 by gorillaman	Replies:2 :412	Latest by gorillaman 31 Jan 14
husbands behavioyr post-mediation My husband is in the habit of getting his own way. He agreed reluctantly to go to mediation but was sure it wouldn''t work. At the session he had no ideas but d ... 25 Jan 14, by mum26 Latest 25 Jan 14 by Fiona	Replies:2 :583	Latest by Fiona 25 Jan 14
Mediation Sorry to start a new thread on this but I''ve read through some of the others and can''t find answers. I was a little surprised to read . . Mediati ... 03 Jan 14, by Grandpa Latest 07 Jan 14 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :585	Latest by rubytuesday 07 Jan 14
considering mediation hi all, to keep you updated. ive now moved out with my children as we were being threatened and it just was not safe for us. he is still r ... 06 Dec 13, by Confusedandscared Latest 11 Dec 13 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:7 :1126	Latest by rubytuesday 11 Dec 13
Mediation Hi Have been to my solicitor and started ball rolling by requesting my x and I attend mediation to discuss way forward re divorce. He has flatly refused ... 02 Dec 13, by Caley Latest 03 Dec 13 by Caley	Replies:2 :517	Latest by Caley 03 Dec 13
Potential new partner assests My boyfriend has been advised to go through mediation to try sort out a financial settlement for himself and soon to be ex wife. He has been looking online ... 26 Nov 13, by Ruby21 Latest 27 Nov 13 by Ruby21 1 2	Replies:8 :982	Latest by Ruby21 27 Nov 13
National Family Dispute Resolution Week National Family Dispute Resolution Week - 25th to 29th November 2013 The idea of this week long national awareness campaign is to highlight the bene ... 16 Nov 13, by FrancesPlace	Replies:0 :549
Out of date FM1! Hi all, my ex husband took me to court on the 30th October for a contact hearing. I was advised that we should have had mediation sessions before but he had ... 09 Nov 13, by Melody12 Latest 10 Nov 13 by dukey	Replies:1 :442	Latest by dukey 10 Nov 13
1st mediation session at lunchtime Well we have first mediation session today at lunchtime which I am NOT looking forward to we haven''t spoken since August and we are in the same house!! 06 Nov 13, by driven40 Latest 07 Nov 13 by driven40 1 2	Replies:13 :1027	Latest by driven40 07 Nov 13
Mediation company gone into administration. Hi, my partner and his X were using a mediator this years and after 4 sessions the company has gone bankrupt. They have completed form E, paid for and have an O ... 06 Oct 13, by emmalily Latest 08 Oct 13 by stung	Replies:2 :461	Latest by stung 08 Oct 13
Looks like mediation fail, no money, now what?? Hi, My stbx and I were attending mediation and are communicating, however we got to a point where we were advised to each get advice about our financial sit ... 27 Sep 13, by tiredand emotional	Replies:0 :435
stbx thinks mediator will decide for us ... Met 15 years ago, married 10 years, STBX left to live with coworker, now seeking divorce. Tried to agree settlement with ex but he made one offer and when I as ... 15 Sep 13, by Loulou1010 Latest 16 Sep 13 by Loulou1010	Replies:5 :449	Latest by Loulou1010 16 Sep 13
mediation hi, I have to go to mediation in the next few days .I am seeing some one on my own. what is going to happen and what is going to be discussed.feeling quite alon ... 11 Sep 13, by cinders 57 Latest 11 Sep 13 by cinders 57	Replies:2 :469	Latest by cinders 57 11 Sep 13
where do you turn to for help? i''m going to mediation to sort out the finances with the ex and its hard. He objects to paying me anything as i get benefits and is being very rude about it. 11 Sep 13, by bumbleguide Latest 11 Sep 13 by CakesandFlowers	Replies:3 :461	Latest by CakesandFlowers 11 Sep 13
Custody and Financials at Mediation tomorrow Hello everyone, Since my last post I have come a bit further and things have also become increasingly strange in our house. Just to give a small summa ... 10 Sep 13, by LastChanceSaloon	Replies:0 :408
Mediator gone into administration Hi My partner has had 4 sessions of mediation, completed form E and has now reached an agreement. The mediating company has gone into administration.His X'' ... 28 Aug 13, by emmalily	Replies:0 :450
Mediation Invite I have just received a letter inviting me to attend mediation sessions by my husband''s solicitor. Is mediation voluntary? Am I in my right to refuse this? Than ... 10 Aug 13, by Hol ford Latest 10 Aug 13 by jslgb	Replies:2 :503	Latest by jslgb 10 Aug 13
No money Communication breakdown with ex and finding hard to deal with as constantly texting arguing and both feeling like the other is been difficult, ex wants to go to ... 15 Jul 13, by catliz Latest 15 Jul 13 by vivi36	Replies:2 :396	Latest by vivi36 15 Jul 13
Financial Disclosure Hi, Can anyone provide any advice please, I am now going through mediation, after 2 and a half years, how can I get my ex to provide full disclosure as he i ... 04 Jul 13, by Maat4 Latest 04 Jul 13 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :421	Latest by hadenoughnow 04 Jul 13
HELP PLEASE...mediation, debt,worry, Hello! can someone please help and advise me.. My ex and I Started living together july 1990. We got Married April 1995... he adopted my 2 young daughters a ... 07 Dec 12, by monsoongirl Latest 17 Jun 13 by monsoongirl 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :1943	Latest by monsoongirl 17 Jun 13
D81 after Mediation Hi, My ex and I have successfully completed mediation (only two sessions required) during which we agreed the split of assets (FMH only) and are now aw ... 06 Jun 13, by mcvw	Replies:0 :429
mediation .......Financial I need some help so I can make the a decision on what my next move is. I will be attending mediation for children arrangements, however my STBX has indicate ... 06 Jun 13, by skyliner	Replies:0 :542
Update on First Mediation History - my husband been divorced 8 years. Children - daughter 13 and son 9. Contact every other weekend plus some holiday and 2-3 phone every week since the ... 10 Apr 13, by Dearest Latest 22 May 13 by Dearest	Replies:3 :437	Latest by Dearest 22 May 13
Bank Account Information I have just received the Memorandum of Understanding from the mediator which will hopefully be turned into a consent order in due course. There is something ... 08 May 13, by julie321 Latest 10 May 13 by julie321	Replies:3 :473	Latest by julie321 10 May 13
mediation prior to court for contact ex and I attended mediation in October to try and address contact going forward. After months of chasing him for a second session, finally in february they info ... 04 May 13, by Foppish Latest 04 May 13 by Foppish	Replies:2 :473	Latest by Foppish 04 May 13
need a reality check, or we will end up in court stbx also logs in to Wiki but I''ve never seen him post - so may be he will read this. We had our second mediation session today - full financial discl ... 24 Apr 13, by ljdh Latest 24 Apr 13 by ljdh	Replies:2 :445	Latest by ljdh 24 Apr 13
got through mediation but.... Guys please.....need some advice on as to a situation when decree Nisi is obtained through mediation and i find that i have missed out a crucial requirement. 17 Apr 13, by wannahaveitall Latest 18 Apr 13 by wannahaveitall 1 2	Replies:12 :1154	Latest by wannahaveitall 18 Apr 13
Is Mediation worth the bother? I am about to embark on Mediation as the first step in my divorce and I have just read on a blog that a mediator CANNOT give legal advice....so will mediation w ... 16 Apr 13, by vulcan2013 Latest 17 Apr 13 by Forseti 1 2	Replies:7 :1463	Latest by Forseti 17 Apr 13
Documents required for Mediation Hello Can anyone please advise on what documentation is required for mediation? My partner has been asked to give his last 4 years of accounts ... 12 Apr 13, by emmalily	Replies:0 :462
mediation nightmare My exhub has turned down mediation saying he can''t afford it and if I want him to pay for it then he wants to stop all maintenance payments to me until its al ... 02 Apr 13, by supermum2000 Latest 02 Apr 13 by Stokemeaclipper_says_bye	Replies:1 :581	Latest by Stokemeaclipper_says_bye 02 Apr 13
First Legal Mediation - requirements Hi all, My husband attends his first Mediation with his ex on 3rd April. This is a Legal Mediator. Can anyone advise what documents/info should he take wi ... 27 Mar 13, by Dearest Latest 29 Mar 13 by Imediate	Replies:1 :464	Latest by Imediate 29 Mar 13
are mediators supposed to be impartial? Are mediators supposed to be impartial? Last year my stbx and i attended half a dozen mediation sessions with the intention of sorting out the finances rega ... 26 Mar 13, by Rumplestiltsk1n Latest 27 Mar 13 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:12 :1431	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Mar 13
First Mediation My husbands ex has written back to Legal Mediator agreeing to mediation but only on the condition that she does not have to incure any costs. The ex would not b ... 13 Mar 13, by Dearest Latest 27 Mar 13 by butterfly crossing	Replies:1 :422	Latest by butterfly crossing 27 Mar 13

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