25yearsMLC 10 Years Later I FILE D part 6

[Sotto]

I agree with kml and I think there's a lot to be said for a clean break settlement. In my D we took our total assets, each took what we 'came in with' and divided the growth 50/50. Having a clear and simple formula seemed to help settle things and then it was just a case of declaration, info exchange and checks to confirm the assets.

What I like now is that my finances are my own and his are his. And whatever he may think about our settlement is up to him and doesn't impact on me. Of course our circumstances are very different to yours - a shortish marriage and no kids together. But there's a lot to be said for a complete severance of all financials with no ongoing joint monetary transactions.

I'm with you on the frugality and I lived like that for about 2 years until things were settled. I'm lucky enough to be financially comfortable now, and I appreciate it all the more for that precarious period of time. Good luck with your job hunt too..

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