25yearsmlc and AJM- thanks. I look forward to everyones feedback. I think my friends are getting tired of the whole thing. I am too but it seems to be no light at the end of the tunne. Ever! Now, I found out he is late on several bills. Important ones. L said he has two days before she gets an order for support. This sounds as if it will turn into a big ordeal. Court appearances and all. I don't know if I can mentally do it! But, I have no choice-I need to provide for the kids. It is ridiculous and no fun to ask for money from him!! It as if we do not exist! There are still moments I am shocked at how mean he can and is being to us!!! I am enjoying my job. Good diversion and much needed money. 25-when you said he will be able to see where he is when the dust settles-where exactly do you think that is? Will some of this hit home once the drama is removed? Do you think he believes once D is final he will waltz back into kid's lives?? Aj- I liked the story about the research project. Made me think some.