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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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Mediation Hi Well -still waiting for mediation Would i be best to book a solicitor mediator? I was advised to bk these due to them being able to provide lega ... 20 Sep 18, by fresh start	Replies:0 :910
Mediation I have gone through domestic abuse, I have received a letter from a solicitor stating my soon to be ex wants me to have mediation, do I have to agree to this, ... 01 Aug 18, by imblue Latest 05 Aug 18 by imblue	Replies:4 :786	Latest by imblue 05 Aug 18
Refusing to sign consent order My partner has attended numerous mediation sessions with his ex wife and they have finally come to an agreement regarding their finances. They have had a consen ... 30 Jul 18, by lauger Latest 01 Aug 18 by lauger	Replies:4 :887	Latest by lauger 01 Aug 18
We agreed at mediation but now she has ignored it. My ex-wife and I went through the mediation process 4 months ago and came to an agreement. We both signed and I gave a copy to my solicitor to make a consent or ... 22 Nov 16, by garypu Latest 11 Jun 18 by TRT 1 2	Replies:12 :2156	Latest by TRT 11 Jun 18
Mediation Session - Dos And Dont's We have our first joint financial mediation session next week. I am not too sure what to expect and how to go into this - can anyone share any experiences and w ... 04 Feb 18, by MajorTom Latest 07 Jun 18 by Visselly	Replies:2 :812	Latest by Visselly 07 Jun 18
Broken mediation agreement - spouse moved abroad I have notes from mediation sessions that reflect what was talked about and agreed for financial support of the children, from Oct 2015. My ex moved to the USA ... 28 May 18, by HappyOneDay	Replies:0 :690
Redundancy payout during mediation A couple has been separated for two years before going into mediation. One of the spouses has been offered a redundancy payment (the higher earner in this case) ... 21 May 18, by HappyOneDay Latest 22 May 18 by TRT 1 2	Replies:13 :1422	Latest by TRT 22 May 18
Counsellors We've had counselling before, the last one (10 years ago) told us to get divorced. Clearly as we are still together we don't want to get divorced. The ... 09 May 18, by TiredsoTired Latest 10 May 18 by Under60 1 2	Replies:8 :1348	Latest by Under60 10 May 18
Who completes the consent order? I have received a decree nisi and my ex and I now want a consent order for our financial settlement. As we have no animosity between us we first used a mediatin ... 15 Dec 17, by Newartist Latest 07 May 18 by TRT	Replies:3 :708	Latest by TRT 07 May 18
ts there a time limit for divorce petition I submitted a divorce petition in 2010 but in 2011 the forms were returned by the court for some amendments to be made before the request for directions for tri ... 22 Apr 18, by humdrum Latest 23 Apr 18 by dukey	Replies:1 :549	Latest by dukey 23 Apr 18
Mediation first session.. Hi all, I would love your advice/experience. Had first mediation session yesterday. This is a good mediator with a good reputation and I know if anyone ... 23 Mar 18, by rachy7 Latest 23 Mar 18 by Under60	Replies:1 :630	Latest by Under60 23 Mar 18
Mediation success? Hi all, So, have my first joint session with soon to be ex. I So want mediation to work BUT I don't see how it can. Has anyone had success with som ... 08 Mar 18, by rachy7 Latest 10 Mar 18 by rachy7 1 2	Replies:8 :1348	Latest by rachy7 10 Mar 18
First Mediation After MIAM - What To Expect So I have had my initial MIAM session over the phone and first joint session is being scheduled. The mediator has said not to prepare anything too detailed ... 31 Jan 18, by MajorTom Latest 02 Mar 18 by MajorTom	Replies:4 :650	Latest by MajorTom 02 Mar 18
mediation i went to mediation but was told my ex would only mediate with her solicitor present i could not afford this will this effect my position in splitting house fun ... 07 Oct 17, by trimet Latest 15 Jan 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:2 :478	Latest by .Sylvia 15 Jan 18
Broken Mediation Agreement In September 2016, after 6 and a half year's separation I entered into mediation with my ex-wife, to finalize our divorce. My current partner was pregn ... 29 Nov 17, by rileydpr	Replies:0 :514
Mediation - can anyone share their experiences? After many false starts, the first joint mediation session is finally booked for 2 weeks time. I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences ... 04 May 17, by Hatton1 Latest 04 Nov 17 by Jo1234 1 2	Replies:13 :1382	Latest by Jo1234 04 Nov 17
What could I expect reasonably? Hi.I have mediation in 2 weeks. We have been married for 10 years. I have 2 step kids aged 17 and almost 15. I have contributed fully to their upbringing for th ... 11 Sep 17, by Ringo123 Latest 30 Sep 17 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :723	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Sep 17
URGENT PLEASE HELP Hi I am in mediation atm. No legal representation, the other side has. What is better a lump sum or percentage of the equity? Any he ... 24 Aug 17, by vanilla30 Latest 27 Aug 17 by Donut99	Replies:2 :525	Latest by Donut99 27 Aug 17
What supporting financial documents needed we attended the mediation and in our case no kids and only assets division Mediator given us form for details of all assets and liabilities with valua ... 29 Jun 17, by enm1sg Latest 13 Jul 17 by Under60	Replies:2 :620	Latest by Under60 13 Jul 17
Mediation on FORM E Can Mediation be mentioned on FORM E? The Mediation in question is from when my STBX attended three sessions (£650) and we both came to an agreement f ... 20 Jun 17, by Monpellier Latest 07 Jul 17 by Luna Shadow	Replies:3 :846	Latest by Luna Shadow 07 Jul 17
Solicitor after mediation for consent order We are in process of finalisation of our financial settlement and question is for consent order , she I go for some independent solicitor or to her or mine soli ... 29 Jun 17, by enm1sg Latest 29 Jun 17 by dukey	Replies:1 :490	Latest by dukey 29 Jun 17
Advice for mediation Looks like it's going to be mediation. I haven't seen my STBX for nearly 4 years and quite frankly dreading it. I suffer a bit from anxiety. I just wondered if ... 08 Jun 17, by Bengal Latest 16 Jun 17 by Bengal	Replies:2 :544	Latest by Bengal 16 Jun 17
Mediation - am I being childish? Hi folks, Could someone talk some sense into me please. I think I am probably am being stupid and over reacting but I seem to no longer trust my own ju ... 19 May 17, by Hatton1 Latest 25 May 17 by Hatton1 1 2	Replies:9 :1265	Latest by Hatton1 25 May 17
Mediation - does this sound realistic ? I am trying to distract myself from my rubbish solicitor and so have been thinking about my first mediation session this Friday. I am not too sure what ... 26 Feb 17, by Hatton1 Latest 16 May 17 by Hatton1 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :2047	Latest by Hatton1 16 May 17
Mediation Hi all you good wilki persons, Just to give a little background . In 2015 my STBX and myself went to Mediation twice and it was left as there were a nu ... 11 May 17, by wikiliki Latest 13 May 17 by wikiliki	Replies:6 :828	Latest by wikiliki 13 May 17
Mediation via solicitors vs Mediation services Hi some solicitors offer mediation - is it more effective to do mediation through them as they have legal knowledge? does it save a step as the mediators seem t ... 21 Apr 17, by Donut99 Latest 21 Apr 17 by dukey	Replies:2 :488	Latest by dukey 21 Apr 17
mediation declined hi, does anyone know what happens after mediation is declined? in a nutshell my ex refuses to allow me to buy her out of property which was valued at £115, ... 21 Mar 17, by dolly79 Latest 27 Mar 17 by rubytuesday	Replies:4 :543	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Mar 17
Antiques - value etc. Divorce. My wife has a number of antiques in the loft of our home. She has brought a few of the antiques down from the loft to let me look at them. So far so go ... 20 Mar 17, by alan2938	Replies:0 :449
Mediation costs... After 7+ years of trying to work with my ex, see my child as much as possible i had enough and went to a solicitor, we applied for mediation i went to my initia ... 09 Mar 17, by ks1986 Latest 10 Mar 17 by ks1986	Replies:2 :493	Latest by ks1986 10 Mar 17
So ex wife didn't show at mediation Hello All, Today we had mediation to discuss child arrangements. Ex failed to show. The mediator finally was able to get in contact with her and she sa ... 13 Sep 16, by fairlyhas Latest 31 Jan 17 by fedupdad	Replies:5 :599	Latest by fedupdad 31 Jan 17
Is attending a mediator required to vary a order Hi, I have a child arrangements order against my ex partner for my daughter which requires to be varied. Do i have to attend a mediator assessment firs ... 27 Jan 17, by BT39 Latest 28 Jan 17 by dukey	Replies:1 :488	Latest by dukey 28 Jan 17
2nd mediation Have my 2 sets of tax returns for meeting but have been asked for 2 years accounts.Why is this? ... 13 Jan 17, by wisegiy Latest 14 Jan 17 by dukey	Replies:1 :437	Latest by dukey 14 Jan 17
2nd mediation Going into 2 mediation should I put all my demands to stbx or keep some for 3rd mediation?: 05 Jan 17, by wisegiy Latest 06 Jan 17 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :463	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Jan 17
Ex changing mind after mediation agreement reached My ex and I have been separated for three years and have been attempting to negotiate a separation agreement since then. Last February just when I thought we we ... 25 Sep 16, by Wrangler82	Replies:0 :786
Mediation form A Hi does anybody know if I can submit form A, I have just been informed that although stbx is willing to attend mediation. ??? They cannot attend an appointm ... 13 Sep 16, by Siggi Johnson	Replies:0 :430
request paperwork... When myself and STBX disclosed our income/outgoings,during mediation, STBX provided hand written details of his income from self employed jobs he had carried ou ... 10 Aug 16, by narcissist...free Latest 01 Sep 16 by WalkofFreedom	Replies:3 :433	Latest by WalkofFreedom 01 Sep 16
what does it cover? does mediation only cover the financial aspects of breaking up? ... 13 Aug 16, by 5masheddreams Latest 14 Aug 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :531	Latest by hadenoughnow 14 Aug 16
Division of assets Hey , New here .... and feeling a bit confused by it all ! Long story short ....17 year marriage and trying to divide assets .,The kids and me have ... 23 Jul 16, by Dancer1410 Latest 05 Aug 16 by vanillame	Replies:2 :482	Latest by vanillame 05 Aug 16
What happens next ? Went to mediation today hubby didn't attend- I've got more chance of the pope turning up for me. Mediation MIAM meeting went well- he gave me a form and said pu ... 15 Jul 16, by seekinghelp37 Latest 16 Jul 16 by seekinghelp37	Replies:4 :549	Latest by seekinghelp37 16 Jul 16
Abusive Ex won't mediate unless in the same room. I have left my husband with my children. He is in the family home-refused to leave-and we have managed to get a small flat on benefits while the house is up for ... 05 Jul 16, by EmmaDC5 Latest 05 Jul 16 by ferby24 1 2	Replies:7 :1534	Latest by ferby24 05 Jul 16

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