The signature of the D papers took about 20 minutes. STBX and I talked about the payment methods before and then about D8's homework afterwards. Her bike was awaiting her outside the office, she said "That's my ride", and I just said "OK bye" and kept walking. The signature part was all business. STBX had brought her own flashy pink pen though, the kind with multiple ink colors. She was intent on using it. I don't know why. I just used the lawyer's pen.
I had envisioned this moment tens of time in the year following the S. It was all very theatrical: I would imagine asking people to leave the office to let me have a good cry as I was dragging the pen on the paper, as if it were a carving in rock. Ha! To be honest, my hurry in getting it signed and showing no emotion was a bit theatrical in its own way. But it reflected where I stand, as I'm just a tad upset and want it to be over. Now, we're just awaiting the court papers.
Mozza- It's hard to believe that almost two years ago - I thought I would do anything to avoid that moment. In the end - I simply took them into a notary to sign and then almost forgot the day they were due to be presented to the judge. I didn't have to be there and at one point in my workday I realized it had been finalized that day.
Seriously, though, a flashy pink pen with multiple colors? Sounds EXACTLY like the one I got my 8 year old for Christmas.
When you say new girl has had false starts - has she been married? Or has it never gotten that far?
