I have had a couple free L consults. My understanding is there's no point retaining one until I need one.
I know that there will be negotiations about assets and custody. I have a rough idea what to expect. I know it will take over a year to close. I know I shouldn't leave the house. I know I'll need to be more involved with my kids' lives (hard with our current FT/SAH split). I know spousal support will be a complicated calculation. But I'm not worried about the finances, that stuff can correct itself over time. Finances will be extremely tight. I know I can fight for 50/50 custody. I know once BD hits I'll consider taking some parenting classes.
There's no way either of us can keep the home assuming a 50/50 asset split.
Other than that I'll have to GAL way more. I was hoping GAL would mean flex'ing work hours and spending more time with my W and kids, but instead it will morph into something different and that's okay too
