One other thing: in the D part of the discussion, she said that she is considering moving out for a couple of months prior to getting a D. Leaving me with kids. That's not normal W, or even WW behavior, is it? Moms tend to take kids with them, don't they?
My W moved out and we share the kids 50/50. I don't think it would be fair to you if she left and you had to care for them 100%.
With all respect, I disagree fully. Get the kids as much as you can and there are several reasons for that. Legally it helps you. Parentally it helps you. Emotionally it helps you. Financially it helps you as you won't need to pay for a rental. She will
The only dimension that you may worry about is that your w will "be free" and you won't. FINE.
(Only temporary anyhow. And your kids will be sharing with her about your mysterious GAL when she asks..."Oh dad went out with his friends that night...Oh dad has plans this Saturday so...")
She will miss the heck out of the kids and feel guilt that is of her own making, not yours.
She will be lonely. IF she finds OM, she already had him, or would have, and it will be revealed sooner.
And when the custody issues arise, SHE can pay you CS and keep the kids stable.
She will want to arrange time with the kids and you can address those talks, then.
IMO if she leaves you need to come up a custody arrangement.
M: 57 H: 60 M: 35 yrs S30,D28,D19 H off to Alaska 2006 Recon 7/07- 8/08 *2016* X = "ALASKA 2.0" GROUND HOG DAY I File D 10/16 OW DIV 2/26/2018 X marries OW 5/2016