Added clarification: This question is really for all of the new LBSs out there who, like me, discovered that there are a lot of opinions & stories that must be sorted through. I'm asking this as a general question to help the new LBSs sort through all of the info. In my situation, I have already pushed for the divorce to start; I'm not sitting back waiting.
Excellent replies and advice all around. Again, so many views. Thank you.