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Had my initial assessment last week, gave wives address, home number and landline number. Assuming she ignores phone calls and letter, how long before they decide she's not interested in mediation?
I'd rather not go to court but would rather start the process asap if it's needed.
Hi there
Generally if she hasn't responded within a couple of weeks or so then you can ask the mediator to sign off the form to enable you to apply to the court.... You're right, court should always be a last resort but sometimes it's unavoidable. Perhaps you could give the mediator a call and discuss how long she should be given, they might want to send a follow up letter...it's always best to be proactive and let them know what your expectations are.
Best of luck
Received a letter from the mediator this morning, second letter has been sent to my Wife, and she has ten days from the date of that letter to respond before they'll send me the relevant court applications.
Finally, I actually feel like things are moving,
Another update, I'm guessing my wife got the second letter from the mediator this morning also, and due to the wording (basically that she had ten days or it was going to court) she has decided to set up a meeting with them to sort out Mediation properly.
That sounds encouraging for now.
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