(((((((Karen)))))))

That is unbelievable!!! This was a court-appointed mediator? She sounds like the private mediator that my xW hired last year -- in fact, yours sounds even more biased! I didn't think that could be possible.

Your H is going for broke, it looks like. He's going to ask for the moon and the stars while hoping he gets something in between as a compromise. Seems to be the standard practice, sadly. The mediator we saw on Thursday advised me that if our case goes to trial, I would be forced to do a lot more than merely defend myself against xW -- she said I would effectively have to go on the offensive, to prove xW to be a bad parent too, just as she is now trying to prove me to be a bad parent. I hate this, but it is a reality check I need to cash. This will get ugly, very ugly, as the both of us have to now tear each other down.

I hate this -- it didn't have to be this way...

In your case, it sounds like your H is also going on full offensive. His demands are ludicrous, but he must think he can settle for something between those insane demands and what he has now. He is an @ss, isn't he?

If there's any justice in this world, these people would be slapped down so hard they'd have to unbury themselves.

Hugs and prayers.


Me: 49
WAW: 47
S11, S7
Years Married/Together: 17/18
Bomb: 6/15/07
Separation: 7/6/07
D: 4/3/09

Real love is a decision.
Marriage is a commitment.