Preparing for Divorce if you live in Libertyville, Gurnee or anywhere else in Lake County, IL

If you have reached the point where you feel divorce is your only option, here are some tips to get you ready:

• Consider mediation as it can save a lot of time, stress and money.

• Get your finances in order.  Prepare a list of all your assets and debts.

• Although it may be hard to do, treat your divorce like a business transaction and try to remove the emotional component

• Rely on friends or a good therapist if you need emotional support

• Don’t argue in front of your kids and remember their best interests are more important than yours