What to expect from mediation? Things to consider? Just seeking advice and/or reassurance from those who have been through it before...thank you in advance from an anxious mum.
What to expect from mediation? Things to consider? Just seeking advice and/or reassurance from those who have been through it before...thank you in advance from an anxious mum.
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My husband has been through two mediations with his ex partner. It was torturous but this was mainly due to her attitude. Basically what happens is you both get to have your say. If you are both willing to make it work then it will be an exchange of ideas about what you and he actually want and you come to an agreement. I think if you go in with the attitude that you are both willing to listen to each other and both willing to work out an agreement together as parents it will be just planning out all aspects of the care of your children. Be honest and state what you really want. The mediator will be very professional and will be there to help you come to an agreement on the topics that you don't agree on. Good luck. Just be yourself and be honest.
When planning you need to think about all aspects of your child's life.. so health, education, custody arrangement, holidays, birthdays etc. contact with other parent during times they are with other parent, new partners coming into the situation etc. just think about all of the things you would have made decisions together as a couple and plan for them in the mediation.