Phase 6 - The waiting game

Did you know when you file for divorce, there is a 6 month waiting period.  I guess you have time to change your mind?  I dunno.  There are lots of things that need to be worked out before hand.  Mediation is one, this determines shared timed with the kids.  The parents work out the details with a mediator and once there is an agreement it is documented in court.  If the parents can't work out an agreement the a judge decides... is that what you really want??   Then there is division of assets.  All this gets worked out and a judgment is entered; parties sign, judge signs, all done.  Unfortunately for me, a trial has been request by "the respondent".  Despite the fact that we have a mediation agreement and have divided our assets already!  A waste of time and money if you ask me... just get on with your life already!