I have a question that might seem a bit silly. In my state, we need to wait a year before we can file for divorce. I'm trying to establish a custody agreement between my ex and me to prevent any future issues. I mailed an agreement to her a few weeks ago, and she has until the first Monday in July to respond. If she doesn’t respond by then, what are the next steps? We live in a county where mediation is required if the parties cannot reach an agreement. I have a feeling that my ex won’t agree to anything unless it originates from her. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

We have very few assets, and custody is essentially the only matter to resolve between us.