I appreciate the comments OT. It was actually my attorney who felt I was settling for far less than I could get. At the settlement conference I conceded on many things, to her frustration, because I focused on my kids and what they need. It doesn't matter since it all fell apart.
I am looking forward to a fresh start with a new attorney who can identify a good settlement offer. One that I talked to today felt very differently about some of the items my attorney thought I would be awarded.
Having no experience with D prior to this I was counting on solid guidance. I don't think I got it. That may be the reason that a settlement couldn't be finalized. I don't know since I only heard the summaries of the negotiations.
I just know that I can't keep going down a cheeseless tunnel. After talking with a few attorneys I hope to have a pretty good idea of what I can reasonably expect.
