Divorce is hard. I was the initiator in leaving our marriage of 34 years. Michael and Karen helped both of us deal with this painful process. My ex and I were able to maintain our composure even through the hardest topics. Karen greeted me for each session and skillfully cued calming music every time I arrived early so I could get myself under control. Michael has a deep bag of resources and was able to diffuse many touchy situations. He even had to move me into a separate room to get myself together so we could continue with the mediation process after I had a melt down and could not physically talk. I do not know how Michael was able to help us get through this and still be civil (dare I say friends?). Yes, this was very painful. I wish no one had to go through a divorce, but, this was the best outcome, taking the least amount of time and money so both my ex and I could start to heal.