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Introduction to the case
Child custody mediation is a process where parents work with a neutral third party to reach an agreement on child custody and visitation. People choose mediation because it leads to amicable and peaceful settlement of disputes. But, in the course of working with parents in child custody mediation cases, we have seen mediation go wrong.
1. The Angry Outburst
A mediator in Edmond, Oklahoma recalls one child custody mediation where the mediation ended with the parent’s angry outburst. While the mediator was trying to facilitate custody arrangements and visitations, the father of the child got extremely angry and confrontational. Even when the child custody mediator tried to step in to plead with the father to be open-minded and listen to what the mother of the child had to say; it all fell on deaf ears, and he eventually walked out, stating that it was better they went to court for a drawn-out custody battle. All efforts to convince him otherwise fell on deaf ears.
2.The Unwilling Participant
In another child custody mediation, although the mother of the children was physically present in the mediation sessions, she refused to participate in it and make any compromises. When she was asked questions, she refused to engage and remained uncooperative no matter what the mediator in Edmond, OK, did. This led to the mediation sessions ending without any resolution, and the child custody case had to be taken to court.
3.The Hidden Agenda
The third child custody mediation case that a mediator facilitated, which ended, is that of a couple we will call Mr. and Mrs. Wilson because of confidentiality concerns. The father in this child custody case appeared cooperative. He answered all questions and participated fully in the case. However, he was secretly working with his new girlfriend, who had enough financial resources, and he intended to use the mediation session to gain an advantage in the custody dispute. The mediation session ended when the mediator in Edmond uncovered this hidden agenda and asked them to go to courts instead since the father did not want the agreement reached during mediation to bind him.
4. The Emotional Breakdown
When it comes to child custody mediation sessions, we are not strangers to seeing mothers break down during the mediation because of how emotional it can be. In this case, the mother got so overwhelmed by the stress of the custody dispute and the mediation process. Even when the mediator in Edmond, Oklahoma, offered to end the session and continue another time, it still happened again. The mediation session ended without an agreement.
5. The Unrealistic Expectations
A mediator in Edmond, Oklahoma, has mediated a child custody session where the father of a child asked for sole custody of the child and limited the visitation rights of the child’s mother to twice a month. These requests were unreasonable, and all efforts to convince him to look at other alternative arrangements proved abortive. With the mother unwilling to agree to his terms, the mediation session ended without any agreement, and the case eventually went to court.
Conclusion
These are five instances that child custody mediation cases failed horribly. When such happens, parties usually take the case to court to resolve it. It can take a lot of time, and it leads to enmity between the parties. It is usually advisable that before going for mediation, parents make their findings on what to expect and be willing to listen to each other and make necessary compromises. At Keefe Private Investigations, we understand that you do not want a child custody battle in the courtrooms because of the downsides of it. This is why you need a child custody case mediator who is experienced in facilitating such mediation and helping parents come to a favorable agreement that is comfortable for everyone involved. So, do not hesitate to reach out to our private investigation agency to hire the best mediator in Edmond for your child custody case. For more insights or our services, visit us at www.privateinvestigatorokc.com or Makayla@ojpslegal.com.
