"All rise"

[Drew]

I'd be curious tho': would anyone feel free to post their feelings here/experiences in the immediate post-split period? Like Gardener did above: what did you do and how did you cope?

Thanks. FIB

FIB,

I was in a similar situation as you, without the open hostility though. And quite honestly, my immediate feeling were one of relief. Like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Not that I wanted to be divorced (at the time), however, at least now/then I had clarity.

Family home was listed for sale when we got divorced. XW moved out about three weeks later, however between separate spring break trips and work travel, there were only a few days post divorce that we were in the house together. Due to the state of the real estate market at the time, I ended up living there for almost a year and half before it finally sold. Unfortunately, because of keeping the house "staged" for showings, a lot of her stuff remained in the house, including some of her clothes in the master closet.

My advice? Enjoy the freedom. The quiet. The peace.

Let it refresh your soul.

And I'll bet you end up spending more time with your children than the agreement states. You heard it here first.

I wish you nothing but the best, my friend.

Strength and honor.