Drop the crap. If something simple can't be worked out the first time, then have the lawyers bang it out. She puts her energy in protecting her assets and responds to legalese. And face it.. she's knows how to push you over.
No need to retreat. No need to attack. Stand your ground. Know what the end goal is. Who you want to be when the divorce is over.
And as you yammer about all her bullying, what is the strategy/plan with your lawyer? Me, I regret that I didn't follow my instincts and get rid of the 'best' lawyer for one who watched out for my financial needs.
In CT.. and I assume other states, when there's a disparity in income the clever lawyers make sure their lower wage earning client pays only 30% rather than 50% of the children's medical and college needs. Even though I asked those same questions, my lawyer blew it off. I only found out later about that little tidbit.
She is playing you like an accordion right now. Don't talk to her. Keep it to email. If there's something you can't immediately work out, have the lawyer deal with it.
Oh yes.. and I only reply to your posts so the repeated pounding helps my fingernails grow stronger.
