"I wish I knew about PivotPoint Resolutions before we hired attorneys." I can't tell you how many times I've heard that sentence – almost always followed by regret over how much time, money, and peace a couple lost along the way. Most people assume divorce automatically means two attorneys, two retainers, and one long, expensive battle. So when someone hears that divorce mediation without lawyers is even an option, the reaction is usually the same: wait… what?

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You don’t have to turn your divorce into a war. If you're a man in your 40s or 50s facing a peaceful separation, here's how to move forward without spending thousands on attorneys.