My husband and I have been seperated for over a year. So far we have worked out everything between us regarding finances, the house, and the kids. Yes, of course there are arguments some times. What I am finding now is that I am really ready to move on, but with finances there are just some things you should not do without papers just in case the relationship deteriorates to nastiness. So I feel like I am living on hold when it comes to my house, retirment savings, etc. I am thinking about using a mediator do to cost effectiveness and the desire to keep things amicable. But how do you know if things are done correctly and fairly. Remember that there are children and property involved. How is child support determined etc. I am almost thinking of using an attorney just because for the simplicity. I worry about having to do a lot of paperwork on our own when we don't know what we are doing. Any ideas of what to expect?
2007-03-17 04:32:27 · 1 answers · asked by Sleepless in Seattle 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I have never done this myself BUT i do recommend you at least try this with your husband and see what happens... I feel it is a positive step for you and for your marriage. Also have you and your husband tried marriage counseling yet? Yes a mediator may be able to help you come to some sort of agreement on things like child support and stuff as long as both of you are open to working on things calmly instead of arguing and fighting over it. A mediator may also be able to help you know what to do as well but when it comes to the divorce itself then you both will need lawyers for representation as well. Good luck to the both of you in all of this. Yes a mediator may be able to help you learn how to do things more fairly as well.
2007-03-17 04:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋