Ok, this is what I have accomplished today to get my life back together and take control of MY direction in life...
Called/hired new atty this morning and spoke at length about my current situation... Told him W filed 12/29 but I had not been served yet. His response was, "that's odd for this area, even with the holidays, you should have received something.... Never the less, give her atty my name and I will act as receiver for the D summons."
So now I don't have to endure the embarrassment of being served at work (high profile position)... He explained a host of other things that, if are relevant, I will post in further updates...
I will give the "I get it" speech after a bit more reviewing on this site...
I will tell W that we need to have a talk with the kids, tell them whats going on. If she lies or misinforms I will correct her in front of the kids. I want to ensure that she Owns this! I will settle for nothing less than..
"W: I went to a lawyer and filed for a divorce from your dad. I do not want to be married to him any longer."
NEXT, I made an appointment and met this eve with my realtor and my home is officially now on the market. Sign goes up in 2 days (want to talk with the kids before they see it). W tells me after batsh!t crazy night, the day I move back in that she now DECIDED that whats good for her is for us to be apart, so she's moving out effective 2/1. In MC she semi-recants saying that it would be better financially that she stay in the house.
I will now tell W that the home is up for sale, I have no idea of sale date but she needs to prepare in the event that it does.
Again, I will let her drive the legal D train, I will just respond as things legal come about... I'm just taking care of my best interests now and doing what I need to do to protect myself..
Whew,, Am I wrong, or have I made any mistakes or left anything out? Input greatly appreciated..
DD
H50 W44 M17 yrs S15 D11 D10 Bomb 4/09 Trial separation/moved out 9/09 Moved back in 12/29/09