Jim, I'm still confused - which house? Houses can be sold. Children are irreplaceable.

You need to talk to other lawyers. I don't care if this is someone you know, that is the absolute max for a high-conflict divorce. H was in court with his ex numerous times over a period of 10 years and it never even approached that kind of costs. How many Ls did you interview?

M 16 yrs, WH62, P54
3 adult blended kids
EA 11/13, BD1 6/14
PA fall 14, BD2 2/15
Piecing 2015, BD3 12/15
Separated 4/16
WH moved OW in 5/16
Divorced 6/15/17