Its standard in my state and it is also cheaper.

idk....such a roller coaster ride, isn't it? I love how you kill him with kindness, not that it's any kind of game to you. Just your peaceful nature. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I think I will serve myself a drink

Just an additional $600. cost is all. mediators are lawyers by the way. Plus the lawyers will benifit greatly if they can get you two to disagree.

As long as you both agree the mediator will have to submit as you two propose, yet still charge their fee.

What I dont get is that you both agree. Did ex motion for something he is not getting? Or maybe lawyer convinced him he can get more.

Good luck.

Its not over till the fat lady sings.

Is it possible that he is disagreeing and hasn't told you. He may have decided he wanted something and could have requested the mediation.....

It's possible the court saw something in your respective filings that gives them the impression that you guys aren't in as much agreement on things as you think, but you're still probably not so far apart that you actually need to litigate the matter. Hence, mediation.

i had a court hearing scheduled (don't know if it was for mediation because everything goes to my lawyer). she said not to worry. it is just routinely scheduled and we would never need to go. things will be final before the date scheduled. . . .

Mediate with a bipolar?

I'd rather negotiate with a terrorist! Heck! I'd rather negotiate with a woman with bad PMS!

You'll take this in your stride ((((Jo)))). You always do.

Whitepost? WTF???? Sounds like you have already had a few... Or several!

I talked with my lawyer yesterday because her lawyer is pushing mediation. Here in AL, the court is close to making it mandatory. It may be mandatory in your state.

I waived it. Perhaps you can, too.

No shit Vic - and I know you know!!!

Nah, he's in a hurry to get this done so I doubt he requested it; He has to carry my health insurance until it's final. And Noob, I could care less what it costs - he left, I already have it signed and sealed that he's paying every dime it costs.
My guess is he fucked up the paperwork.
And thanks Nee, I have been kind. Because, underneath all the dysfunction and slime coating, he is a human being and as important to god as I am. Somedays hard to believe but true.

And White - PUT DOWN THE CRACK PIPE!!!!!!

It's mandatory in my county of Indiana so I wouldn't be surprised if it is heading that way in Monroe County, too.

I also have to go to mediation Jo, On the 13 th of this month.. I don't have a clue what for either as we have already split everything months ago.. He told me on Monday that he is not even coming , so they will take my testimony and I will have my freedom on the 27th.. Good luck to you, Jo.. I think it is a money making venture for the court... Kimmee

Hi there, well unfortunately I have no answer but I do have a question if you could help me out. I filled the papers with the mediators and my husband hasn't signed yet. Is there a time frame on any of this or can it go on and on? Do you know? I am sorry you have to see him, but I will keep you in my thoughts!!

Maybe he just wants to stare in to your beeeeeeeeautiful eyeballs one last time? LMFAO! *skipping away* :)
Oh hell Jo...wish I really knew, but I haven't even started the process really.