Escaping the slow grind

[Taz]

Well evidently my counter offer was not accepted as we are now required to pursue court ordered mediation. So I finally decided to retain legal counsel. It was sad filling out the form but oddly brought me much peace afterward.

I was warned by a friend that her lawyer was pushing for her to ask for more. Hopefully since I have a lawyer retained hers will back off a bit. Seems odd that it took 11 months for them to digest the financials and make an offer, then not respond to my counter. The next offer will not be as generous.

Life is good. Been busy with Gal, work, and home projects. Planning some trips for summer and fall. Helping S21 get set up to take a school abroad course this summer. Got his passport and are booking flights this weekend.

Oh yeah S20 turned 21 last month. I visited him at school and attended his improv club show. Tried to take him out for a drink afterward but he said he’s not interested in alcohol. I may need to have him take a DNA test to confirm we are related.

Taz