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Originally Posted by obert
Just an update.
We have both agreed to sit down together and talk about all of this house stuff and child support. We have done this at least twice now. Any talking points or suggestions on what we need to discuss? I know all this should be done in court but we are trying to avoid all of that.
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In Ontario we have mediators and companies that do the mediation. They are very helpful and most courts won't even hear a case in Ontario if you haven't attempted mediation first. If there is tension they will often put you in seperate rooms and act as a go between. This can keep the tension and emotion out of the equation.
I'd suggest that you go into what ever negotiations you end up doing with a bottom line in mind, and be willing to go a bit farther. Know what youre absolutely not willing to give up and keep in mind that any settlement that you can negotiate will be cheaper in the long run than if lawyers get involved. If you have retirement savings or a pension try to keep that as that is your safety net.