if it comes to it, negotiate not taking the $6000, even forgoing other things (alimony, child support) for a guaranteed 50/50, none of her student loans, and obviously not a contentious and expensive divorce.
One quote I remember from my Lawyer. "It is cheaper to pay her."
$6000 = $3000/lawyer to argue...lets say that each lawyer gets $300/hour. that is 10 hours each.
Want the lawyers to get the money or your kids mother? Use logic during this. Keep your emotions controlled.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712