The Best Way to End it All?

[Lord Grenville]

I saw my cognitive therapist this evening after work, and after talking with him, I am feeling a little more inclined to go the route of the quicker mediated dissolution of my marriage, rather than try to drag this out with lawyers and delaying tactics.

If my wife is determined to move forward with getting a mediated agreement filed then I will cooperate. If she does not move on it, I will sit back and be patient like I have been.

For those who have been through this, I have a question about the timing of financial settlements.

Through mediation, we have come to agreement on the dollar figures for my buying my wife's half of our Toyota, our loft space and art studio equipment and art materials.

Would I wait to apply for a mortgage until we know the papers have been filed with the State?
and
When does the actual financial transfer take place - only after a divorce has been granted?

I realize I will need to consult with an attorney, but I thought I would put this question out here tonight.

Thanks,

LG