My ex and I are still sitting on a few key issues in order to finalize the separation agreement. However, we are both hold our fort on the issue and can't proceed any further. She has suggested to go through mediation which as far as I know, is a key step prior to bringing the case to court. However, I know there is a cost associated with it and I am really not willing to spend any more money on this case unless absolutely necessary. So this is what I like to know:
1) Can I unilaterally reject mediation and what would be the consequences?
2) Can I set a fixed amount I am willing to contribute to mediation and not share the cost equally?
3) Many times, in FL, it is really about which party is willing to give in first and that party usually is the one that can no longer handle the pressure. As far as I am concern, there isn't anything urgent on my end that bother me enough to give in, should I stand firm on my disagreement. Just FYI, the disagreement isn't anything unreasonable, I think I have mention my child schedule and possible change from current schedule in another post. That's the one major disagreement we have. And according to a few of you, you do think there is a chance the court might award me such request due to the fact it is quite reasonable.
Knowing how tough she is, chances are, it would be that end up backing out on certain point so that's why I think going through mediation isn't going to help much as long as I stand pat. Beside, mediation has no power to make anything bind so they really are in the power to do anything more if neither party gives in.
Thanks for your help in advance
1) Can I unilaterally reject mediation and what would be the consequences?
2) Can I set a fixed amount I am willing to contribute to mediation and not share the cost equally?
3) Many times, in FL, it is really about which party is willing to give in first and that party usually is the one that can no longer handle the pressure. As far as I am concern, there isn't anything urgent on my end that bother me enough to give in, should I stand firm on my disagreement. Just FYI, the disagreement isn't anything unreasonable, I think I have mention my child schedule and possible change from current schedule in another post. That's the one major disagreement we have. And according to a few of you, you do think there is a chance the court might award me such request due to the fact it is quite reasonable.
Knowing how tough she is, chances are, it would be that end up backing out on certain point so that's why I think going through mediation isn't going to help much as long as I stand pat. Beside, mediation has no power to make anything bind so they really are in the power to do anything more if neither party gives in.
Thanks for your help in advance
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