Hi Meg

You’ve read my sitch and know I was legally separated in 2 months after BD (you’re already past that smile ). Mine was a crazy fast sprint, so I didn’t get much time to learn, but I’ll pass on what I can.

Steve is correct the L has been through this many times and will guide you pretty well, and as 25 said there are questions she wishes she asked.

If you’re like me this is new territory and never thought you would be looking into a D. Keep a notebook handy to write questions down as they come to you. I found after the first discussion with L, and as this new information was being processed, new questions or concerns would appear. Those new questions disappear pretty quickly too, most likely b/c this is so foreign, so write them down.

Some specific advice from me. Find out what the legal letter of the law scenario is, the 50/50 one. See what is negotiable and what is not. Where I live child support cannot be waived or negotiated, everything else can be.

It s*cks asking questions on how to dissolve your M. Remember you’re just gathering information and there is lots of leg work to do. Better to do it in a relatively calm state and at your pace, than in the heat of moment.

I do hope you do not need to use any of the information, however if it come to that it is best to be prepared.


Feelings are fleeting.
Be better, not bitter.
Love the person, forgive the sin.