Prior to litigating your case, it is required that you try to resolve the outstanding issues between you and your spouse through negotiation or mediation. Negotiation is how most clients resolve their divorce issues. You can and should be assured that your attorney will zealously represent your interests during negotiation in the same way that he or she would do in court, that you will be apprised of each step of the negotiations, and that you will be the ultimate decision-maker as to whether to accept any offer.