Mrs. A writes: "I'm a foreigner living in Oita city, married to a Japanese national, with two children.
"We have attended several chōtei (mediation sessions). Yesterday was the last. My husband said he will file for saiban (litigation), which will be scheduled next year for January or February.
"My worry is that I won't get everything my husband has promised me after our divorce. While he was discussing with me several promises (financial support, a condo unit, pension payments for me, etc.) I made him write all of his intentions in my notebook in his own handwriting. The deal seemed favorable to me and my children and I readily agreed to it.