Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation?

What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation? You can contact us to discuss things if this is your situation, but the following information may help in the first instance.

If you are considering mediation because of its many benefits, but then think “What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation?”, this can be a challenge. You may think or know that your ex doesn’t want to try mediation to reach a settlement when you’re separating. It’s difficult in the heat of a conflict to think about trying to negotiate together to get things sorted. It can seem easier to try to trigger a legal battle that is ultimately going to be far more expensive, more stressful and take much, much longer. But mediation can only work when both people agree to attend.

If your ex-partner won’t initially agree to mediate you can try asking them to attend an appointment on their own to start with. This can help avoid the tensions of facing each other. Your ex can then find out how it all works and make an informed decision about if it is right for them because they’ll have more information.

Most people are naturally quite anxious before they start mediation, but the huge majority of those who do go ahead and try it are greatly relieved that they did. They are often also surprised at the way they were able to finally make agreements and decisions on things that had previously felt it would be impossible to sort. Thankfully in these situations, the question “What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation?” disappears.

Contact us today if you still require further assistance,