So, the paperwork has nothing to do with financials. It's just the "petition for divorce" which starts the legal process in my state (in the US). This begins the 3 month waiting period before a D can happen. All of the financial stuff comes later after we mediate or the lawyers come into play. I do not plan to sign until I've reviewed them thoroughly.

I'm going to take the trip. Btw, I GALed the hell outta today. Took my dog on a long hike, went to a woodworking class (something that is totally out of my element), and hung out with a good friend that was amazingly supportive. D papers were gone from where W left them when I got home. I looked all over the place and could not find them. W was asleep when I got home, but I feel like I should ask where they are - I only have 20 days to review, and would like to read them before anything happens.


Me 36, W 32
M 3 yrs, T 7 yrs
1st BD Aug 18
2nd BD Feb 19
EA w/ ex Aug 18
potential EA Feb 19
Trial Separation 3/2/19