I'm Back! (2)

[Terapin]

So, had the consultation earlier. Then picked son up from school, grilled us some steaks, dropped him off at practice, then rocked out on guitar while W was in her office.

I hated handing over $200, but I think it was well worth it. Kudos to my W though, cause she had basically everything printed out and organized for the lawyer. My biggest concern is my son, and she said 50/50 is almost guaranteed. My other big concern was our debt. Our normal debt (credit cards, etc) would be split, but her $170,000 student loan would go with her. I wouldn't/shouldn't be responsible for any of it. She said since W makes more money, has a higher earning potential, and has more in her 401k than I do, the only one that could receive alimony or child support would be me if I wanted to pursue it (I don't), and I'd be entitled to the difference in our 401k's (about $6000). She also laughed when I told her about W tellign her lawyer about speeding the process along due to a 'lack of physical intimacy'. She said even if she files, the process will go as fast or as slow as I want.

I didn't pay the retainer fee yet, but if W continues with this I'm confident in this lady. She also said W's lawyer is very reasonable and likely wouldn't push to fight for much.

So, the plan is not to mention any of this. But W will ask soon if I've reviewed all that stuff she gave me. Eventually I'm going to have to say 'yes' right? And if/when I tell her the bad news (she'll take her debt, she won't get support, etc), she's either going to go ballistic, or get knocked back into reality. I'm just not sure how much or what I should say, especially with us being amicable for now?

I think that was about it. I guess back to DB'ing!