I suppose my next step is to see a lawyer and try and get "protected" for when the next step comes.
Always a good idea to add to your knowledge. You should take the chance to interview a few lawyers to make sure you pick one that will work with you, if the D does get filed.
Me-LBH, 48 Spouse-WW, 48 Married for 19 years Son, 12 BD #1 - November 1998 (EA 7 months after wedding) BD #2 - November 2015 (same XBF EA) WW filed D February 2016 WW moved out April 2016