Sally, just finalizing SA with a mediator, just wanted to ask you if you've talked to a L before going to mediation. I dont' mean retain one, just go and lay out to the L where you stand and what you are asking for, you'd be surprised of the stuff you are overlooking. At the requests of many people in this board I had a consultation with a very awesome L who gave me so much great info and helped make the greatest desicion regarding the house.
You will need a L to look at your SA before you sign it anyways, so you might as well go see one now, I highly recommend it. I did get some books, one was "The divorce mediation handbook : everything you need to know " by Paula James, it was very good.
I also been married 10yrs and together 13yrs with this past March.
Be not afraid...I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel2
30something 2kids survivor of S, MLC, A, D I have peace in my heart, at last.