COL, I am so happy that you wrote and look at your responses!!!! Lots of people care!!! I am also happy to hear about your promotion!!!!!
I sure hope that the judge goes lower than the other "offers", and for only a very short time!!!!! I settled for a very length of time for support even though I had been married 30 years. The negotiating was so painful that I just wanted it over with. I was really hurt by my ex's stingyness (his boat payment was for more than he first "offered" me!). However, now that I'm two years post divorce and only have one more month of support I think it is a healthy thing. I am able to support myself and Provide help to our college daughter. I don't have a fancy car, I live in a tiny apt, but I am content.
I wish you peace and contentment, too. Any ideas on when the trial will be?