Family Mediation - is this a reasonable reason to refuse mediation?

[MommytoEvelyn]

This is my first ever post so bare with me 🥰

I recently attended mediation with my ex husband of 5 years following our divorce. We have a 3 year old girl together.

mediation commenced to agree child proceedings but I found out after the second session that my ex had put a document relating to the session on Facebook with derogatory comments about me. My name and our daughters was clearly visible.

I ended the mediation session supported by my legal rep and the mediation company, and filed to court to have the problem resolved. Our first date has been set for Decemeber but his side are now requesting mediation again before the date which I am reluctant to do based on his past behaviour when we attended the sessions.

I have serious concerns he will continue to post about me and my child.

Will the court look unfavourably on me refusing to complete further mediation sessions on this basis or will they understand the breach of privacy?

Do you have screenshots?

Yes I do. I have a screenshot of the post he put on Facebook with mediation documents attached

Yes I do. I have a screenshot of the post he put on Facebook with mediation documents attached

Lots of people go to court after mediation failed. Did you get anywhere near agreeing anything? Surely your legal rep will have an opinion? I would think court is your best option if you can afford it. Family court is rarely reported (and if it is, identities are hidden) so I think your ex will be told about his behaviour being unacceptable. I don’t think ceasing mediation will go against you.

The judge will not be impressed with his behaviour. Refusing further mediation after this is entirely reasonable and won't be held against you.