Hi Cali I don't know about mediation in the U.S but in canada we have 6 free sessions. Usually cost a total of 188$ each in mediation for legal papers to divorce and that's it.
My XW pulled out on the last day. Ended up serving me with lawyers papers and it cost my over 6k
Cost her even more and she got less than what she was going to get in mediation. It's nuts
Sorry your STBX did the same. I think they feel better having someone in their corner fighting for what they are ENTITLED to and not really looking at the costs and added stress.
I know you will end out on top either way.
Irish
M51 XW43 (38 at bd) BD1 MAY 30 2015 BD2 JUNE 25 2015 by text moved out Aug 2 2015 left both Daughters 13 and 15 (now 18-20) Her divorce Final July 26 2016 Last time she saw her kids Aug 2 2015