Brian and Zeke were divorcing and both wanted to continue working in the business they started together.
We discussed the pros and cons.
Pros:
Continuity of service for the customer
Maintaining incomes
Keeping the good and getting rid of the not so good
Cons:
Harder to end the relationship
Will they be able to work together constructively?
They decided to continue their business because they think they'll be ok. Each has his own sphere of authority within the business and if issues arise, they'll come back to mediation.
Mediation - where problems are resolved.