Separate and Filed walking on

[paul19510]

Artsy nailed it. It's very scary. Maybe it wasn't the best R for you or her, but your W has been around, at least, for 17 years. I have had the same thoughts - it is scary going from having at least something that you had hope might someday work out, to having nothing. (In terms of a "romantic" relationship - obviously neither of us have nothing.)

It's scary to have no idea what the future holds. As others may point out, you didn't really know before either, but I think you had a pretty good idea, anyway.

I'm confused about whether you filed. I thought you filed on 2/20, but you said you are getting a draft today. Is the draft of the D petition or something else?

Hi M and Artsy. Thanks for checking my thread. M, I was confused too. I've never done this before and While my brother is also a L a I do not ask his advice on this matter. I told the L to proceed and provided him my signed agreement on 2/20. I followed up with him a week later to find out that they were still awaiting the full retainer before doing much of anything. he has just completed the Petition and is sending me the draft today...whew. A lot to learn. his paralegal also sent me a worksheet to fill out for what we own and so forth. I have to get that back to him. he mentioned in the email that his petition will spell out the basics of what I want (i.e. custody arrangements, etc.) but I still need to fill out the worksheet to get them the details on what we own and what its worth. I HATE HATE HATE this.

Yes, change is the thing. Something I knew vs. something I don't know. I felt good during workout this morning. I am happy that exercise helps to alleviate the anxiety.