You have to take it. It's not that bad. I did it online. It will explain the whole process of coming to a parenting agreement. Best way is to agree on it between the two of you. If you can't come to an agreement you'll be ordered into mediation. If you can't come to resolution there, the judge will order psychological evaluation, a trial, and the custody wars will be on. THAT'S what you don't want to happen. In the long run it does no one any good.
Everybody hurts. It's part of life. Don't miss the good stuff.
