I'm new wondering if this works...

[RedSoxFan]

One last thought on financial agreements.

In my view I like a simple legal document drawn up by attorney and legally notarized because even though its a binding legal document, it doesn't have the same psychological implications as formal legal separation.

I was in to see our CPA last week about taxes. He asked me to sign a waiver protecting himself because my wife and I were separated. I said, no we're not legally separated, we're living in separate places with a legal document (maintenance agreement). He said that it was just as strong as a judge ordered separation.

So for my money its a good approach.