I want to add sth to what 25yr said to joke answering wife about OW etc.
I actually don't think you should say stuff like this. It might come across as passive aggressive and could be interpreted as sarcastic by W...even if you send like you are really joking. Passive aggressiveness is a DB enemy.

I don't fully understand what you meant 25yr about LS. What does CA mean?
LS is definitely a better option when the relationship is really damaged and unrepairable at the moment, and got the 4 reasons you listed.
I often end up with the question how beneficial or tricky it is to stretch any legal process as much as possible (unless there is financial danger or something)!? Because if you don't have to protect assets or so why not stretch everything to the maximum legally?

Me 32 (German) Wife 28
T 3yrs M 2yrs
Moved to US for W
No kids
BD 6/2014
In house separation
Confirmed EA 1/2015
(ongoing since BD)
OM not ready
Real D talk started 1/27/15