Not using same lawyer. Mine says she is likely not to get maintenance. As I said in earlier posts... I told her I'd pay her $435 per mo to have the kids provided she didn't cause a fight over them, which would have them transported all over the place. She actually would get that amount regardless, but that deal allows me to have the kids the most, and is the best and most stable path for them and me. It's offensive to have her go for more money when that $435 is basically just for her already. Not suprised, but still aggrivating. There have been little battles over everything, the key I've learned is to be patient and wait. She tends to get frustrated and not want to fight over one thing too long. Property issue, so far a victory, having and keeping the kids seems pretty locked in, paying her while I do all the parenting... A financial defeat, but a clear victory for the kids and me. There will be a BIG BIG battle from her over my pension, IRAs, paid off house. She has no idea, but I will be fighting to have the IRA $ almost in full put in a trust for the kids college... BTW what we agreed to use it for long ago. She confirmed by text previously that she knows the money was for their college, but she needs a house for the kids... Uh NO! They have a home! So I am prepared to give all of mine, because in the end I don't lose a dime... It will go where it was intended anyway. If I win that fight, she will be DEVESTATED. Already her lil plan coming apart at the seems. She will be so angry, I doubt shell ever return to me. She is that stubborn.
