This really gave me something to think about. I hope it helps you through this next stage of the process.
It is hard (for me, at least) to find suggestions in DB about how to handle yourself during the adversarial phase of separation and property settlement. The "Tough luck, buddy" approach of L's sort of takes over the whole enterprise and paves the way for retaliation.
Do you think it's something that you can try? I'd love to hear more about what you think.