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Mediation - did it happen?

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fingernailsbitten · 15/08/2019 14:35

I am reluctantly about to start the end of my marriage. H does not want to remain married as it is too much work and worry for him although he won't elaborate.

H is not serving a petition. H isn't saying whether he will or won't attend any mediation sessions. Where do I go from here? I assume mediation requires both of us or can I go to mediation on my own? I want to minimise costs as I need to be able to provide for myself and pets and maintain the house (which is jointly owned).

H seems to think the inheritance he is about to receive in the next weeks/months from a parent who died last year (H left me 4 months after they died) is 'outside the divorce'. I don't want any money from the inheritance but I want to stay in my own home.
Any advice will be appreciated.

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FVFrog · 16/08/2019 14:50

You both need to agree mediation. The inheritance will be considered part of the marriage pot as his parents died before you were separated. You need to go and see a good family lawyer (many do a free consultation, if not then a fixed fee) they will explain your options from here and how you can move forwards. Sorry you’re about to go through thisx

Fingernailsbitten · 19/08/2019 07:29

Thank you for your advice.
I have spoken to a solicitor. I'll ask H again if he is prepared to go to mediation. If he isn't in agreement I will serve a petition on him. It's the last thing I want to do but I can't live with uncertainty about my home. If he doesn't want me I'll need a new future. One that frees me to start a new relationship when I'm ready.

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