I wonder if MC's would meet w/ you for 10-15 minutes, just to help you get a sense of their style and orientation. Assuming your W is OK w/ this as a part of vetting for a neutral MC.

I mean, if I were given this golden chance, that's what I would try to do...

Me: 50, MLC/WW 45
Young kids
Nov 2015: BD1
Apr 2016: BD2
Jan 2017: W filed
Feb 2017: D final