The cost can be extraordinary. Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here in Sacramento, many judges are trying to take more control of divorce cases by helping couples come to a faster and cheaper resolution. It's amazing how in mediation where you sit down with a couple who've been battling and you get them to start talking, often you act as an interpreter because they're not listening to each other. The other person's gonna listen to me.
Experts also advise persons about to go through a divorce to research the process.
The more they learn about this painful ordeal, the better equipped they are to survive it. There are classes offered in the community. There's books at the library to learn about the process and make an educated decision for what they think will fit for them and their spouse. Because if they find that they can work together, they'll save their child's college education. Experts say people with a lot of assets should strongly consider a prenuptial agreement.