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Family Mediation

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Mum031015 · 22/03/2023 06:40

I separated from my husband before Christmas and a lot has happened since then
I will try and keep this short…
I contacted mediation and had my initial zoom call with them but when they contacted my ex he refused to even respond to their attempts, he told me multiple times he will not be contacting them until I speak to him about our relationship/failed marriage.
he has ignored contact from child maintenance and also ignored the divorce application, stating that he will make things difficult until he gets answers (I have now filled in a D11)
He has now said he is going to find his own mediation company and they will be in contact with me. I’ve tried to explain that the medication gentleman works with us both and doesn’t take sides or anything like that but he just won’t listen. I think it’s just maybe another way for him to be in control of things , but I wondered how would it work if he has already refused to meditate,
I have been accepted for legal aid for meditation.
I just want to be able to discuss child arrangements properly and have a bit of a plan/agreement in place. Our child is the most important person in all of this but he doesn’t see it like that he just wants to talk about our marriage and why I don’t love him, I gave him “my reasons” for wanting a divorce multiply times but he just says that’s not good enough reasons and accuses me of having an affair.

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PritiPatelsMaker · 22/03/2023 07:53

Sounds like he's a twat such a difficult situation for you.

Im not sure what happens if he refuses mediation. You might be better asking for this to be moved to the Relationship Section as there are some experienced MNers in that section who will help you Flowers

lidiavass · 28/09/2023 12:13

Hi ,

does anyone have a good mediation lawyer to recommend with an experience of mediating divorce with narcissistic and emotionally abusive spouse? Although it is not advised to go into mediation in these cases, the court option doesn't seem ideal either as there are unaffordable costs involved and my husband is very good at manipulating people to get his way.

I spoke to two solicitors and one advices to go directly into court order and another suggest to try mediation since court outcome is not predictable.

Thanks

Lidia

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 28/09/2023 21:20

@lidiavass please speak to Rights of Women and Women's Aid. They'll. be best placed to advise you.

I'd also start your own thread in the Relationship Section. You're bound to get done responses from MNers who have been in a similar situation Flowers

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