Brian, I think it depends on what you are trying to accomplish.
If this is part of moving on and bettering yourself then why should you be concerned with how your STBX reacts.
I do not think this is a good idea if you are attempting to illicit a response from your STBX.
I do want it as a way to help me move on and better myself...But I also don't want it to hurt any chances of a relationship with my STBX in the future. She seems to be doing whatever I do now (I take my wedding ring off, she does too...I detach, so does she..)
We go see the lawyer on Thursday. I figure it will take about 10 days to get the papers ready and for me to have another lawyer look them over. After that, 30 days and we are D.
One thing I am now looking forward to is not having to "hide" in my own house anymore. I can sleep in my own bed and not wonder when she is coming home. This isn't her home anymore.