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Hi all, ive just joined on here. Been reading through the Q&A given by the National mediation service. very usefull
Ive just started the mediation process to get something set in stone where my daughters access to me is concerned. Shes 4 and ive been seperated from her mother (Not married) for 3 years now. We've had a very dubious arrangement where our access to each other is concerned. Basically for an easy life ive gone along with whatever my ex has wanted for far too long. With access being taken away at random when weve had arguments for example, im finally going to get something sorted out properly.
Although i have always seen my daughter at least every weekend (when not being punished) i am fed up with being told what i can and cant do. For example i want to be able to take my daughter on holiday oversees and my ex flatly refused, Before taking her on a holiday without even discussing it with me! I have to "ask" permission, it should be mine and my daughters right to be able to do this kind of thing.
Anyway rant over, ive got my first meeting with the mediator soon, ill keep you all in the loop, as to how its going..... Wish me luck...
Hi There,
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Mediation can work but only if both parties are willing to compromise, it can sometimes be one sided otherwise.
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If mediation doesn't work then you have the option of court.
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Keep us posted and we will try and help with advice as needed.
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GTTS
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