Light at the end of the tunnel......

[NYCPeter]

Took D7 to her ski lesson (she had a great time) and then took both girls to the in-laws to stay over.

Got home - letter from W's L was sitting on the kitchen table (W had already left for work). Outlining what W wants in the settlement agreement.

Sole physical cusotody of the girls (I get every other weekend) - Child Support and Spousal Support (for 6 years) that would equal 60% of my salary. Nothing different to what I was expecting the L would request. Also I need to be out of the house by June 15 if it's not sold - and pay the mortgage / taxes + a smaller amount of child support.

The last paragraph made me laugh - something about "this being an agreement in my favor and that if I was to litigate the terms would change and that they would also ask for L's fees".

I feel like I'm in a twilight zone - W came home from work last night (I was asleep in bed) and she snuggled up to me to fall asleep. Erm... why are you asking your L to "rip me a new one" and then trying to get close to me in bed. I'm sure she will sleep elsewhere tonight (as girls aren't home and she knows I have the letter).

Oh well - need to make an appt with my L to discuss, I'll be going for 50/50 - reduction in CS based on parenting time (though that's v.difficult in NY) and a lower amount of spousal support.

Rick - I wish I had the same faith you did re: it all working out. And I can guarantee you one thing - the US will win the world cup before England do....