I have no intention of getting back with my ex, but the filing of the paperwork was really getting me down, so I put that on hold for now.
Coconut,
Your statement got me thinking (that's never a good thing). Why do we have to go through the hassle and expense of divorce? Why can't we simply make it a business transaction? You could put your 50% of the marriage license up for sale on eBay. When you find a buyer, it could be similar to transferring the title to a car. No pesky lawyers; just a small fee. That would reduce the hassle and expense of divorce, and you might be able to pocket enough cash to put a down payment on a Harley.
On the other hand, if the spouse is a real clunker, you might have to pay to have the spouse hauled to junk yard or you could donate the spouse to charity. There's always someone looking around for a "fixer-upper." You could even start a television show called "This Old Spouse." The possibilities are endless...
