jbnati, I don't know. I see how others have waited out years for their families, but I do not see me being able to do that. I am taking the kids to my family this weekend, and leaving behind a note telling her I know she went underground and she and I can't live together like that (and I am recommending a split custody arrangement where one of us stays here a week at a time.) If she agrees, that would be great. Or at least better. If she deflects, lies etc.. I will file. I see no other choice.