Try to view the dissolution of your marriage as the winding down of a business partnership. This doesn't mean you ignore your feelings—it means you don't let those feelings dictate your legal strategy.
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Instead of using your lawyer as a therapist (which is incredibly expensive), build a team. Hire a dedicated therapist or join a support group to process the emotional toll, so that when you speak to your legal counsel, you are clear-headed and focused on facts. Try to view the dissolution of your marriage