Trying to move on

[awest1217]

So what I am hearing is you are afraid by talking to her in person you won't get the best deal because you won't be able to get her to give you that. Then you will have to go through an attorney and not get what you want, which mostly is less money and more time with the girls. Is that right?

If it is, then that is a legitimate fear, and writing down what you want that may be worse for her, but is more than what you really want is good, then you can come down to what you want. I know that might be a little manipulation, but that is how business works. Maybe have a friend role play with you. Tell them to be the worst they can be so you can be ready for it.