K I was freaked also when my H filed I think they think it is the closure they may need to feel better only it really doesnt work as my XH is worse since D..but I still believe they have to go the distance before they can really see or know what they want there are a few approaches ive read about and also what I chose:
You can let him do all the work make the D as difficult as possible or contest it many Mlcer file and never continue with the process my X filed and stopped his L never answered my L for months until the state pushed the D along you can find out the proceedings in your state or you can treat this like any business deal( this is what I did) protecting yourself and your children knowing that H is NOT the same he will blow thru any and all money he gets he is probably being influenced by the ow and he will take half the house and anything else he can get so get a good L one friend told me "dont be Cheap when it comes to L" check a L repuatation and see if other clients were satified also many L will give a reduced rate consultation and you can get lots of information about the process
it is hard to DB while going thru this b/c you have to protect yourself these mlcers are like tornadoes destoying everything within reach but you can let your L handle the dirty work If it actually gets this far so take it slow breathe .. you will know more later just take care of yourself for now you are very smanrt and will be ok peace
married 14 years H 42 bomb 2/07 IDLYA D final 3 /09 M ow D ow