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Tips for getting ready for a divorce

  • Get educated and do your research on how the divorce process works;
  • Learn about divorce mediation because it's a peaceful divorce option;
  • Get organized financially;
  • Choose an experienced and competent professional to guide you through the proceedings;
  • Take responsibility and actively participate in your divorce negotiations;
  • Treat divorce negotiations with your spouse like a business transaction;
  • Get emotional support and learn how to lower your emotional reactivity;
  • Focus on your children and don't badmouth your spouse in front of your kids;
  • Stay in your integrity;
  • Focus on the big picture.

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