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AIBU to be nervous about mediation? (Not meditation)

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Someonehelpmi · 13/05/2018 14:42

Posted in legal matters but no response so thought I'd get more traffic here!

I left my ex partner around 2 months ago and left with our 6 week old baby. Long and short of it he wasn't contributing to the home, absenting himself from the home leaving me with a newborn along with a multitude of other things. It's came to a head when he told me to fuck off in an argument so I did exactly that. Anyway he's trying to sue me for full custody hmm so I sought legal advice which I was advised before any court action mediation has to be participated in. Out initial session is next week and I was just wondering what to expect or if anyone has any experience of mediation?? He is an incredibly unreasonable and stubborn man who is adamant about his legal rights and will not settle for anything other than what he wants! I'm just a bit nervous as I really want to keep this out of court Sad

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Someonehelpmi · 13/05/2018 14:43

Sorry for all the typos a bit All over the place at the moment!

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kitkatsky · 13/05/2018 14:46

I only had to do one session before ex just gave up and moved. I was mega intimidated by him because of 3yrs of EA. He tried to be all charming and reasonable but the mediator saw straight through him. They've seen it all before. My advice is to write down your points in advance and have an idea of how you will share custody. You can take your notes and you don't need to agree to anything, but go in with an open mind

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