(((YOYO)))
Back to the legal question. You can ASK that your H pay for things even if you file....that's what I did. However, I ended up paying for my lawyer and he paid for his. Depends on your lawyer and the negotiations. If you decide to file, my advice is to listen to your lawyer and not try to negotiate with your H! I did too much of that and gave up way too much. Even the judge looked at me on the day of the divorce and asked, "You agreed to THAT?" I think when we first started the negotiations I never thought we'd really go through with the divorce so I was trying to be agreeable. Also my H could manipulate me so well!!!

I hope you don't need a lawyer. Maybe your H will be hit by a firecracker and come to his senses!!!

Just know I'm thinking positive thoughts for you, Yoyo! You'll be ok no matter what!!!!!