All i can say is "ugh." Its good though that your lawyer is a friend and isn't just trying to get more money for himself. I would agree that mediation is the best way to go. Maybe your H has to think that he is suggesting the mediation in order for him to go through with it? My H did that...he wanted mediation and i refused; then that was dropped; then i brought up mediation and he freaked the f@$% out; and then we went to mediation. Thats the simplistic story, but i'll tell ya, while that was going on, i was so confused b/c i was thinking "wait, you wanted mediation, i'm agreeing and now you don't want it?" WTF? But, i guess he wanted things his way. Whatever....
Jury trial could be interesting...could you imagine sitting up there on the stand...how sympathetic would those jurors be to you? But, i am sure the emotional aspect would be too much. But, as long as your L has your best interests at heart, i think you will be fine.
