Kerry - thanks again for the advice. I will try and see if we can arrange to resolve the custody issues first and then work on the more complex financial aspects.

Funny I just saw W at home and we had a brief pleasent conversation about my dog. I am hopeful that we can try and resolve this issue as friendly and nice as possible. In terms of the actual legal doc. Your insight is also invaluable. I expect that the doc could be brutal but I will not take it personal.

I have to say I feel really weird right now. Almost like I have been hit with the reality of all of this. In some weird way I also feel grateful for what she has done, which is force me to rerally look at my issues. In a way she has helped me change.

I think my biggest concern right now is how the kids, especially my 8 year old D will take this. I know I cannot control how they will react but I do wonder.

Eric

"The difficulties of Life are intended to make us BETTER,not bitter".
"Fear is a prison, where you are the jailer. FREE YOURSELF!"
"Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B." - Jack3Beans