as an example, market value of our home almost doubled from our purchase price while our mortgage (should not have) changed much, although I know there were some adjustments over the years... nothing to offset the gain, though...
all things considered, my W's numbers did not include capital gains or alternately they did include capital gains but included no other assets (such as savings, rsp, vehicle, household items, etc)...
The conversation about the lawyer will be specifically about the pros and cons. Maybe I just choose to take the buyout, or maybe coerce W to be more "fair", or immediately file for interim order...
Something HAS to give... this needs to start happening... just doing due diligence to look at options...
the letter is certainly based on an assumption that the L agrees there may be something more... so yes, cart ahead of horse, just putting it out there... setting up alternate plans...
I might just walk out of there and send a quick email to W saying, "where do I sign off on the financials?"
