Taking it day by day...

[Michael Mc C]

Man, now that's a good question! I am so tempted to file once mine leaves. I know DB'ing says that it's a wake-up call, or could be, and that this finally shows them the gravity of the situation. Of course you have to be ready for the D because there's a good chance they'll sign and move on.

I don't know if there are any other theories on how it would help. My thought is that if I file once she leaves me and the kids, it shows her that I do not intend to let my family wait for her to take action. It would be a last resort technique to some degree but I would not be doing it as a bluff nor with any expectation that it would stop her foolishness.