my wife left, but still lives with me

[tough spot]

It is my hope that we can avoid litigation. We have spoken before of this type situation and it has always been discussed as a 50/50 type deal for custody and finances.

Just had a 3 hour visit with my dad and step mom. Very supportive and i have a place to stay if needed. However, i am not moving 'out' of the house unless it is a rotation between her and i, with the kids staying all the time in the house.

Got the number/name of a layer that i will pay for an hour or so consultation. Just to know the things to avoid in case things turn nasty. Knowing myself, if i thought there was another man in the situation, i probably would be too emotional to maintain my demeanor, and it could get nasty. From directly asking to many incidental comments concerning other things, i really feel there isn't. Could be wrong of course!

Will call the lawyer tomorrow to set something up. After i go to first session of counseling. Have the party to go to Friday night. Looking pretty good for the next few days. Could turn on a dime with that uncontrollable wife of mine.

She talked last night, i listened. During our discussion I had asked her to try to keep an open mind. Reiterated I was working on me, still sense she hasn't looked really close at her part of this. Such a sense of hopelessness on her part. I told her i had hope but was fully aware that this certainly couldn't work out and that 3 months down the road i could even think this was a great idea.

Not sure how much information to discuss with her when she brings up the R. I know i am not supposed to bring it up. Am i really not supposed to say virtually anything?