I signed the papers tonight. There was really no overt emotion; isn't that strange? The desperation is completely gone.
22+ years reduced to 22 pages. Oh, and he left the "no unrelated overnight guests" clause in, even after I gave it up in the last collab meeting. Whatever.
I'm more unsettled about not getting the same percentage increase in at least child support as his income goes up ever year--as is, it will stay the same until the kids are both 18, unless I make a motion to modify (requiring court again). But by and large, it is a good deal.
Afterwards, I went to a party for a member of my AlAnon group who is retiring and moving to SC. He is well-loved, and an inspiration. He is a minister in his 60s who is still working on himself, but you would never be able to tell he needs work--he is such a peaceful, kind-hearted soul.
My court appearence is set for 9. My sponsor is coming to lend support. As I think this thread is about to lock, I'll start another one for tomorrow...
