Morgan - Before you do anything with respect to a budget, I suggest that you speak to a lawyer. Tell the lawyer you are going to use a mediator, but you need to protect yourself.
I need to say this: Morgan, I am not trying to give you false hope. Perhaps my downfall here is my career - I am in sales, so I always see hope that I can "get the deal." I am sorry if it comes across that I am a "ray of sunshine in a downpour."
But, at this point, I think you need to see a lawyer. It will be money well spent.
