What do you want? To save your M or not? That is your question. My wife told me that if I went to the court for our divorce and told her no she would not have done it. I don't know what to tell you. Usually a sheriff will bring you papers to sign. You have them. You can sign them when you want. They usually love to do this when your at work so it is embarrassing. I don't know about legal separation- really only need to do that if you have lots of money involved. Get the book. It is relaxing to read and gives you piece of mind and really gets your mind off of the breakup just by reading. Hope you get what you want.