I now have a deadline in front of me - W called me yesterday. Her birthday is in January (she turns the big 50), and she asked if there is anyway for us to get divorced before her birthday. She asked if we can get the divorce finalized and leave the issues in dispute (child support and alimony) to be decided later. Whaaat?!
She then told me she has an attorney that will work for her for free (pro bono), but they can't start the process for another 2 months.
I told W that no, all of the issues have to be resolved before the final divorce order is entered. So no, there is no way we can finish the divorce before her January birthday.
So it looks like in 2 months time the divorce process will start.
An hour after speaking with W, my sister texted me that my father was just hospitalized. It is looking serious - he has a golf ball size growth that recently appeared on his back, and his lungs were half full with liquid. It is hard to see my dad go downhill so quickly.
