The WAW often asks for 99% custody of the kids, the house, the car, alimony, your retirement and their lawyer's fees.
What does it mean if WAW offers a fair settlement right off the bat? I had my L (a mediator) look at my W's proposal and he said it was very fair. In fact he said, "You guys are starting off where I usually finish." Just a few little points here and there. BTW W is a lawyer (workers comp) and I work in media (yeah O'Dog don't do law - talk to my Man). Anyway we put away the papers weeks ago and haven't talked about it since but W knows I'm prepared to talk business if that's what it comes to. W said she wanted everything to be fair and it was.
The legal process doesn't have to be adversarial. Keep a leash on your pit bull. Talk with W about what you both generally want then have some L's work it up. The more you agree, the less $ they take.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
