Another one joins the flock (III)

[Mike85]

Went to the second day of my new staff orientation yesterday. It was awkward filling out all the paperwork for benefits, taxes, and all that, knowing that I'd probably have to amend a lot of it after my L and W's L get done with their work.

I feel better about having a L as an objective (in this case meaning non-emotional) guardian/advisor of my rights, but I fear that all the negativity about W coming at me from family & friends might skew the goals I seek. I've already decided that if W demands substantially more than to what we have verbally agreed, that I will play hardball with regard to finances, health insurance, etc. I am not willing to be such a martyr that I wind up losing my house, having to sell my car, etc., while she gets to keep the fruits of my labor while shacking up with OM (who is paying her bills). Having two different attorneys inform me that W's starting a PA while still living with me and then immediately co-habitating with a functioning alcoholic makes me "golden" leaves me more options. I'm praying on the situation.