Apply to court??

[lipstickpowderandpaint]

Can anyone advise - mediation has failed, now we are supposed to be negotiating between solicitors but I don't hold out much hope:( while these negations are going on (or not!!)can I still apply to court? Thank you:)

[STIDW]

Short answer is yes. Either party (or solicitors on their behalf) can apply to court to resolve a dispute. However apart from the costs court proceedings can take 9 months or longer and damage long term family relationships more than necessary to the detriment of children's well being. Ultimately even most court cases are resolved by negotiation and agreement.

[lipstickpowderandpaint]

Thank you, I appreciate all the upset it could cause but tbh we are getting nowhere because the other party are only focused on what they want, compromise isn't a word they appear to understand:(