my opinion about the inistense on the surname- what is wrong with these people? If you and your WH divorced but your WH was willing to stay in the country, regulary be a part of your daughter's life would that change your opinion? I am being curious.
I just ask because if my WH took off and wanted to "drop in" every now and then I certainly would not have let my S have his surname!!!
Bo peep might work as an initial attempt when they still live with us. I mean that's why it's called Plan A and not The Plan. Plan B-separation and dark/dim is supposed to follow in 3 months time. (I don't know anymore- like Melody said, she thinks maybe spouses are like kids where one approach doesn't fit all!)
me,34 exH,34 S,16 months S:3/31/09-left for OW started DBing 10/09 d final: sometime 10/10 current: http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2022856&page=1 met in 2004