Has anyone had 2 independent evaluations?

[Soopermum1]

On the advice of the Mediator, I had, and paid for, an independent evaluation done on the house, using the firm that my ex wanted to use.

Without even seeing the valuation he declared he's going to get his own independent evaluation done. The valuation came in much lower than he was hoping for (he also disputed the 4 estate agent valuations I had done last year as well)

Is this normal? It's been 4 years of wrangling and I'm fed up, so am applying to court.

4 years! I'm losing patience after 1. If he's going to pay for the new valuation though, let him go for it.

Oh I feel your pain! I’m awaiting the results of a court ordered independent valuation. Like you ex wouldn’t accept 6 agent valuation or the offer of a jointly instructed valuation. Nearly 2 years later the judge demanded it.
I can’t see how a 2nd valuation will help the situation, esp if your ex was involved in selecting the original valuer. A word to the wise the court is only interested in valuations in the last 6m so if you do go the court route bear that in mind.

Yes re the valuation likely going out of date before court, it was the straw that broke the camel's back, with his permission and knowledge I got the valuation for mediation, after he rejected the estate agents valuations, and then he decided he wasn't going to go ahead. This is the second time it has happened. I'm sick of shelling out money on his delays so I'd rather just shell it out in admittedly large quantities for a guaranteed result. I.e that I can finally get divorced. I've told him I'm going to pursue him for costs.

@Soopermum1 I feel your pain! I'm in the same position myself... But still hoping that one last shot at mediation will work.