What a wonderful story. Thank you. I hope I do half as well as you did and are doing. Getting kicked to the curb hurts a lot - I am just starting my journey being single so your post is well timed.
Good job on the lawyer - I did the same and did well with the money piece too. Sounds like your Ex deserved it - imagine taking up with an 18 year old when he had a one year old at home. Makes me sick.