"As much as she's saying she doesn't want to "take me for all I'm worth", the papers say she wants exclusive access to the house, spousal support, child support - even though it says joint legal and physical custotody, and can support herself just fine if she works full-time - she's a physical therapist. I'm not just not sure what to think about all this."
So Bill,
Well this is pretty much what I thought would be coming your way from your wife? How does the deal she is proposing sound to you? Fair?
Get the divorce lawyer that can command the highest per hour rate in your area . . . think $350-500 minimum per hour. The lawyers that can command the top wages usually have the best outcomes for their clients. Of course a referral from an acquaintance that went through this and was pleased with their lawyer's demeanor and actions would be great to have. Whatever you spend on lawyer's fees (if your lawyer is very good) you will save in the financial rape that is coming your way. And it will be coming in spades if you don’t do something, right now.
Again, your wife doesn't have your best interest in mind. She wants you to play nice while she throws you under the bus.
Certainly take care of your children and give her 1/2 of the assets, but don't roll over because you want to be friends. If she wanted to be your friend she wouldn't be divorcing you. At this point she just wants your $$$$. She believes that she is entitled to all your money. And I doubt that she cares if you have any left to live on yourself. See she just wants to be happy and the rest of the world be damned.
I'm a man . . . But I can change . . . If I have to . . . I guess . . .
