Just got off phone with W. She just met with her L. W said that her L, because it would be such a straightforward case, would handle it for both of us for a nominal fee. I didn't think that this was even legal?!

One, I don't think this serves my best interest in delaying the D.
Two, while it may be cheaper, because I do believe our D, if it happens, would be fairly straightforward in regards to custody and financials, I still think it's in my best interest to have my own L.

Anyone ever heard of this? Would my W's L be acting as a mediator only?

Me:35 W:30
D:4 S:1
Bomb: 01/08/15, discovered EA & PA
In House Separation: 01/14/15
W moves out: 04/05/15
I tell OM's W about A: 04/15/15
W serves D papers: 06/19/15
Mediation: 09/16/15
D final: 12/01/15