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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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Mr & Mrs call the Mediator tonight 9pm bbc2 Don''t know if anyone wants to watch this tonight. It''s on tonight and two more episodes over another two weeks. Bbc2 at nine o''clock, it will follow ... 21 Jun 16, by Annie2326 Latest 29 Jun 16 by Annie2326 1 2 3 4	Replies:24 :2260	Latest by Annie2326 29 Jun 16
is it necessary is mediation necessary if my ex and i can agree terms - and move forward with our proposals to divorce through our own solicitors. is it more legally binding i ... 21 Jun 16, by little sunshine Latest 22 Jun 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :624	Latest by rubytuesday 22 Jun 16
Mediation advice. mediation company have sent letter following a referral from ex. No other documentation served at this time. The invitation says before court must attend MIAM. ... 08 Jun 16, by Tbm321 Latest 08 Jun 16 by Tbm321	Replies:5 :443	Latest by Tbm321 08 Jun 16
Paying for mediation I have been invited to attend mediation but I am worried how I am going to pay for it. I thought that due to living on a small occupational pension and havi ... 16 May 16, by microman Latest 01 Jun 16 by microman 1 2 3 ... 10	Replies:65 :4498	Latest by microman 01 Jun 16
Is it worth it? Removed ... 30 Apr 16, by FordCapri Latest 22 May 16 by HRabbit 1 2 3	Replies:17 :1512	Latest by HRabbit 22 May 16
Urgent Help (really sorry!)please Hi. Just a quick one. My wife hired a mediator and asked me to go see one. I''m all for mediation but wanted to give my wife one final chance to recons ... 01 May 16, by CarlosTD71 Latest 16 May 16 by s59	Replies:1 :408	Latest by s59 16 May 16
Wife wont continue with mediation... My wife left the marital home in April 2015 and instigated mediation in May 2015 in order to get half of the equity in the house and divide assets/liabilities.< ... 10 May 16, by wallytull Latest 11 May 16 by .Charles	Replies:1 :471	Latest by .Charles 11 May 16
earning potential Hi, I have mediation on Monday, no idea what to expect. Am I supposed to tell them what I want or just the facts on form E. STBX turned down med a year ago. ... 07 May 16, by itsbeenalongtime Latest 09 May 16 by itsbeenalongtime	Replies:2 :421	Latest by itsbeenalongtime 09 May 16
conflict of interest.......... I had an initial appointment with a solicitor to discuss the process of divorce,circumstances,possible outcomes etc...which ended with him telling me it starts ... 27 Apr 16, by narcissist...free Latest 27 Apr 16 by .Charles	Replies:1 :462	Latest by .Charles 27 Apr 16
Will mediator stop bullying? After 1 meeting I get an email from STBX ''telling'' me what the access arrangements will be and that he will now cancel all utility and council tax payments an ... 20 Feb 16, by Bulldozer23 Latest 12 Apr 16 by Rachel49 1 2 3	Replies:19 :1444	Latest by Rachel49 12 Apr 16
Your experience of X refusing mediation My x has refused mediation, stating that since an incidence at ourMH ( he brought his OW with him had to have police attend) that he has suffered a suspecte ... 02 Apr 16, by Annie2326 Latest 02 Apr 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :442	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 Apr 16
X refuses mediation Mediator rang me today I am Petitioner, I agreed to mediation, It''s very early on having only just sent letter to x regarding divorce. Anyway medi ... 30 Mar 16, by Annie2326 Latest 31 Mar 16 by yougotmail	Replies:1 :417	Latest by yougotmail 31 Mar 16
Mediator recommendation - Kent I need to start the mediation process and want to be careful as I don''t have much money. Can anyone recommend a mediator from personal experience in the To ... 29 Mar 16, by Clarissa51	Replies:0 :406
No mention of new partner do you have to disclose a new partner in financial discussions? not mine his btw ... 22 Mar 16, by Mainlymojito Latest 24 Mar 16 by stemginger	Replies:2 :467	Latest by stemginger 24 Mar 16
Unreasonable demands and she''s not budging! My new partner is getting divorced and as his STBX couldnt agree with any of my partners financal proposals, they''re had to resort to mediation. Howev ... 04 Mar 16, by chartay2612 Latest 04 Mar 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :513	Latest by LittleMrMike 04 Mar 16
Solicitor attending mediation session? My stbx has agreed to mediation to discuss the financial settlement but insists he wants his solicitor there (I am an accountant & he feels I have an advant ... 10 Feb 16, by KJV2468 Latest 12 Feb 16 by TBagpuss	Replies:2 :687	Latest by TBagpuss 12 Feb 16
Trying to sort out assets Long story short. Separated over 6 years ago from a 19 year relationship (not married). Three properties jointly owned. Substantial equity. 05 Feb 16, by vanilla30 Latest 07 Feb 16 by vanilla30	Replies:4 :485	Latest by vanilla30 07 Feb 16
Conflict of interest? To anyone who could help with this: My parents are divorcing after 40 years of marriage, and there is a potentially messy issue involving a commutation ... 06 Dec 15, by ThomasJF98 Latest 20 Jan 16 by bumbleberry	Replies:4 :514	Latest by bumbleberry 20 Jan 16
Is this right??? Hi I am completely new to this site. I left my husband back in February. After years of psychological abuse I couldn''t handle it anymore. He refused to lea ... 21 Nov 15, by Springle678 Latest 08 Jan 16 by Springle678 1 2	Replies:9 :1143	Latest by Springle678 08 Jan 16
Has mediator broken confidentiality? I am in mediation about finances and emailed the mediator for advice about the sessions stating the email was in confidence from my ex. She replied to it. Then ... 06 Jan 16, by bumbleberry Latest 07 Jan 16 by h2oh	Replies:5 :619	Latest by h2oh 07 Jan 16
Mediation agreement - is solicitor required Hi All, Myself and ex made a mediation agreement, this has been drafted by my solicitor. She said its not as simple as passing to a judge to ''rubber ... 23 Oct 15, by wuzzbuzz Latest 11 Nov 15 by .Charles	Replies:4 :413	Latest by .Charles 11 Nov 15
what to expect at MIAM? I''ve got MIAM early next week, and being one of life''s worriers, I''m wondering what to expect! I''m getting myself into a tizz worrying about mediation, ... 05 Nov 15, by peachyem Latest 10 Nov 15 by sulkypants	Replies:5 :746	Latest by sulkypants 10 Nov 15
STBX not sent back mediation agreement Hi again! So my STBX didn''t send back his agreement after reminders from the mediation and myself, he is adamant he doesn''t want to spend any money! I have re ... 25 Oct 15, by berrygoblin	Replies:0 :409
Arrangements for children and finance via mediatio We are divorcing using an online service but need to draw up arrangements for the children and finances. Is there a format anywhere that can help us to ... 22 Oct 15, by Yorkshire13	Replies:0 :372
Court after one mediation session My Ex has deemed that she does not want to go back to mediation citing "on reflection" it will not be possible to reach an agreement. We rece ... 20 Jul 15, by 538468 Latest 20 Oct 15 by WinterBaby	Replies:4 :513	Latest by WinterBaby 20 Oct 15
Mediators for special needs. Hi. Does anyone know how mediation works if one of the couple can''t attend due to medical problems. Many thanks ... 19 Oct 15, by Bengal Latest 20 Oct 15 by Bengal	Replies:2 :547	Latest by Bengal 20 Oct 15
Does Judges always want mediation first? Had my first appointment in court yesterday. I did an exchange of form e with X''s solicitors and judge. I am self represented. Judge heard we are doing mediati ... 15 Oct 15, by Asianbloke Latest 15 Oct 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :424	Latest by rubytuesday 15 Oct 15
mediation when parents live in separate countries Hello, Does anyone know about how mediation can be arranged if parents live in separate countries? Are there any mediators that will work via Skype, like on ... 07 Oct 15, by HappyOneDay Latest 07 Oct 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :508	Latest by rubytuesday 07 Oct 15
conflict of interest with mediation I had 2 unsuccessful sessions of mediation (We get 3 free). My ex kept saying the dates and times were inconvenient dragging it out for nearly a year and never ... 02 Oct 15, by Joe123	Replies:0 :395
Mediation Was the Answer Everyone has a different Divorce journey, but in my own opinion, handling the dissolution of a marriage should be handled like the dissolution of a business. 24 Aug 15, by lrobbins Latest 25 Aug 15 by itsbeenalongtime	Replies:3 :505	Latest by itsbeenalongtime 25 Aug 15
Memorandum of Understanding - advice please Hi all, I went to a session of mediation and we did make an agreement, I have just been informed that a Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted and will be ... 12 Jun 15, by wuzzbuzz Latest 22 Aug 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :1910	Latest by rubytuesday 22 Aug 15
recommend Hi, I am looking for a referral / recommendation for a mediator in London or South London area. We are looking to avoid costly lawers and are ... 29 Jul 15, by KnowledgeisPower Latest 30 Jul 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :396	Latest by rubytuesday 30 Jul 15
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enforcing court order I have a court order issued in 1978. For various reasons I was not in a position to enforce it until last year (2014) I sought legal advice and was told that be ... 17 Jul 15, by minny1 Latest 17 Jul 15 by minny1	Replies:2 :443	Latest by minny1 17 Jul 15
I''m getting annoyed with myself I''ve got mediation shortly and thought I would tackle the forms I''ve been given tonight. I''ve already done most of them and got the documentation to go with ... 16 Jul 15, by HeadKnowsHeartDoesnt Latest 17 Jul 15 by Purrfect	Replies:4 :630	Latest by Purrfect 17 Jul 15
Mediation - Is there any way around it? EXH did not reply to the mediators so I can go straight to Court BUT have to go for a mediation session by myself (I agree with every word I''m saying) and pay ... 08 Jul 15, by fantasticstuff2013 Latest 15 Jul 15 by elizadoolittle	Replies:4 :648	Latest by elizadoolittle 15 Jul 15
is this correct !! Hello, would it be correct for the mediator to have contact ,send information ,without my knowledge to my wife ,should I not be made aware of everything ... 02 Apr 15, by russianeddie Latest 06 Jul 15 by Miami	Replies:2 :538	Latest by Miami 06 Jul 15
tell me about it? Hi Just about to attend 1st appointment at a cost of £190! Please share your experiences so that I have an idea of what to expect. I''m horrified ... 27 Nov 14, by awishes Latest 24 Jun 15 by Trinity Chambers 1 2	Replies:9 :1045	Latest by Trinity Chambers 24 Jun 15
Any Tips Please I have my first joint mediation shortly. I haven''t seen or physically spoken to ex for nearly a year. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare mentally f ... 07 Jun 15, by HeadKnowsHeartDoesnt Latest 19 Jun 15 by WinterBaby	Replies:2 :546	Latest by WinterBaby 19 Jun 15
Mediation not working out - what next My partner has been separated from ex for over 4 years - 2 children 21 and 17. They live with their mother in family home. The decri Nisi come through about ... 21 Mar 15, by Teresa12 Latest 16 Jun 15 by Keijen	Replies:2 :500	Latest by Keijen 16 Jun 15

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