Any positive child arrangement mediation stories?

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Have mediation tomorrow to discuss child arrangements. I have absolutely no idea what he might say or ask for so just looking to see if anyone had any positive experiences of mediation where you managed to work out an arrangement. Or do they more often than not go to court? TIA

Really not enough info to go on. What are you hoping for? How many children? What ages? Obviously if you are asking for a 50:50 split of childcare then this would be amicable and fair and not contentious.

If he says he wants 50% and you don't want him to have this, then this is where issues will arise.

Wait until tomorrow- see what proposal is put up, have a think in advance as to what you think is reasonable and discuss. If you can come to a conclusion in mediation then brilliant, if not, then you might need to go back for another session and put forward valid arguments as to why you think the proposal doesn't work, and be prepared to negotiate. Always keep the needs of the children at the forefront. Remember that the courts would want to see this as being as equal a split as possible.

How cone you don’t know what will be requested?