D, thanks. You're right, whether there's OM in the picture or not doesn't matter. Because even if there isn't now, I guaran-damn-tee there will be before long. That's just how women (and some men) are. But she probably thinks that if there is an OM, and I found out about it, I would go after everything I could get from her.

R2C, I'm not sure what you mean with your first question ('exercise')?

Not that W and I have had a ton of small talk or in depth conversations the last few months (unless it was about D or son), but I will now only discuss those two topics with her. Nothing else. I'm going to meet with a mortgage broker this afternoon or tomorrow.

So here may be the dumbest question I've ever asked. lol. I should get her revised custody agreement in the next few days. I'm no lawyer, but I'm also not an idiot. If everything looks legit and fair, can/should I sign it without paying a retainer fee for a lawyer to look at it? I had a consult with one L and spoke to another, but having retained one yet. I mean, if neither of us are going for any support, and we're able to agree on custody and assets/debts, do I absolutely need a L? W already said that if her L needs to be involved in anything else she'd have to pay another $2600 to him, which she'd rather avoid.


Married: 15yrs
Ages: Me 49, W 44
Kids: S12
BD: around 4/14