RTL - I have been following your thread and thought I would pipe in... two quick stories.

My brother fought for his kids after his W accused him of really horrible things. Her dad was and is a very successful L. When I told my bro I was getting advice from a L - he said "get the biggest B!tch in the valley" make sure she is a woman as she will fight tooth and nail for what is right. Long story, my brother gained FULL custody of his three kids in Cali - a tough state. Fight the battles, do not give up on your kids. I respected my brother for doing this, he could have laid down, in fact, his FIL said he will "break our family" meaning $$$. Well F him, my brother won and the kids won.

Next - I sought advice today, no custody as my kids are older. But I did find out, that even though W had an A, if we D, then I have to pay her alimony until one of us dies or she remarries!
That blew me away. But that is CA law...

Keep your head and wits about you. Don't leave anything unturned.

Peace,

CBK


M=46 W=47 M=24 (together 26) D21, S19
Bomb 3/16/08 OM 3/28/08 WAW moved out 5/16
Divorce final 10/09