Sorry for late response, works crazy and been on the phone seeking advice.
Legal appointment next week
Will be forwarding choices of my preferred mediation services to w.
There has been no response regarding my message on Xmas arrangements
Even with mediation in place, I think it's unlikely appointment and resolution will occur before Xmas. So not sure how to proceed.
Mediation in the UK is a voluntary process but is Start of legal agreement to seperate. An assessment takes place , whatever agreements are then sent to court.
One factor is that both parties must be certain that their marriage has broken down before they attend mediation
I need to get some clarity and advice on this, if one partner retains hope of reconciliation.
Perhaps I should move forward with suggestion of couples counselling 1st , welcome thoughts. Even if it's to counsel through seperation.
Also wary that all the advice is not to participate in counselling if abuse is present?
