For more information about the emotions that surround the end of a long-term relationship, and how these emotions can affect the course of litigation, read the chapter <span style="color=: red;">Marriage & Divorce > Separating Emotionally</span>. You should also track down and read a copy of Tug of War by Mr. Justice Brownstone from the Ontario Court of Justice. He gives a lot of practical advice about the family law court system, when it works best and when it doesn't work at all.