Right on Stevie! This is why I said originally "I think I am to the point I am not trying to get any closer." There is your "I" statement
For real, I hear you guys. Totally appreciate your comments! I think we are all in agreement here - perhaps words were misunderstood.
I guess I do have a direct question - should I be meeting with some D ATTY at this point to get ahead? I definitely want to keep this house... its a perfect house for the kids and it does not make sense to sell it (own versus worth is not a lot diff at this point). She has mentioned she 'does not want me money and just wants to have a friendly D and what is best for the kids..." .... I have enough to buy her out of the worth of this house and also able to pay for the current mortgage on my own (do it already) but I am not looking forward to refi since right now I have a great rate. What are my options here?