Decide whether you want an attorney to advise and support you through the process; you don’t need to have one, but an attorney’s guidance can be valuable. Think about what is important to you, and what your goals are for your divorce. Keep an open mind and have flexible thinking. Ask for what you need, and set aside time to pull together the needed information such as assets and liabilities, income documentation and budgets. Do your homework between sessions and ask questions when you don’t understand. Your mediator will help you break down the process into manageable-size pieces. They can let you know when you might want to seek legal advice and direct you to helpful attorneys if you do not have one.