My mother had a quote that I heard often during my childhood and growing up years. Remembering it recently, I realized that it was very much applicable to the divorce process. Making the decision to divorce is difficult. Even more difficult is picking up the phone to schedule a consultation. And once done, it can shake up your entire social network.

Once you’ve made that decision, however, mediation is the place to do the next steps with as much class, dignity, and respect as possible. Remember: You get there when you get there and not a moment before. And the only one who can get you there is you.

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