Here, for DIY divorce ... we have to complete forms on child custody (a detailed schedule of who has the child when), alimony (how much for how long), and division of property. I believe my W and I agree on general principles, and we've both agreed to go forward with the D.

But one of us has to do something to actually proceed with filing the D. As I see it, the next step has to be one of us putting forward some details, so that we can negotiate and complete the required forms. I'm letting her take that next step. She hasn't brought up the issue... at least for a few days. Who knows, she could send me a draft any day. Today even. To be honest, I dread getting emails from her.


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