We went to a mediator and he didn't want to pay the 5K upfront then I saw a lawyer who old me it was going to cost 10-20K which my husband said was stupid because he shows he makes no money because he is self-employed and the court won't award me much (I'm a stay-at-home mom). He has been paying all bills and so now is paying two households. Just trying to understand how a man who everyone thought loved his wife could walk out on three kids too!