WAW left on Independence Day and not communicating

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The only question that I have is, since she never contributed to the household financially and used all of the money for school and left with a sizeable chunck is there an angle to recoup some financially...I know it sounds vindictive, but she never paid a dime for anything because I was under the assumption we would as a couple be debt free...no loans and be better off financially.

I don't know how things work in your state, but the first question that comes to mind is "does she have a job?".

Usually, courts take income into account on any settlement, so the timing may be fortunate for her if she isn't already employed.

Head up, chest out, and since she is starting the process, get an attorney so you two never have to discuss legal stuff directly.

You can do this. And... do your best Cary Grant impersonation