The commissioner applauded us for working so quickly on all the issues, putting the kids first, and splitting things so equally. He then told us thank you - from our kids - that we have put them first. Only thing that threw me a little.
Ok, so I did have to do SOMETHING to make a statement - I agreed to the D, and said as much in my testimony... however, after the commissioner announced us divorced, and shut off the recorder, I pulled my ring off - it was on the last 6 months during this ordeal - and I dropped it about 2 inches off the table.
Dropped the mic.
It jangled on the table for a good 2 seconds. Silence in the courtroom. Oh, my exwife got the hint. Even my attorney smirked at me when I did it. We had a good laugh after we got out of the courthouse. My attorney has been through the ringer in her own life, and sees my now ex-WW as having to pay a price down the line for what she's doing today. She's happy to see me in good spirits.
I WAS in good spirits most of the day. A few more ups and downs as the day went on. I now know that the roller coaster of emotions will continue - although I do feel a weight off my shoulders.
Anyone have any advice after the D goes final on what to do? I'm still at home for another 3 weeks until I get into my condo. Just going to spend a lot of time with the kids this weekend - Brat Fest in town, catch some music, maybe go biking as a family (without ex of course - she's in Chicago with her now announced boyfriend).
I feel sad for my ex. Really sad for the kids. I'll be fine.
Time to be the dad women drool over and men grow jealous of.
M46, EXWW46 M15 T17 D20, S19, D13 M - Addiction since 1998 W EA/PA #1 2013/2014 W EA #2 June 2015... BD 1 Big D talk 9/15 BD 2 - EA/PA disc 10/30/15 Served D 1/22/16 Divorced 5/25/16 (yes, that fast!)
