So I have been assessing my situation and finances and have been considering writing W a letter explaining my priority to keep the house and look after our family’s needs and solicit W’s cooperation on a solution based approach.
I have budgeted the expenses for mortgage, taxes and insurance as well as utilities for the home. I propose that we split those costs 50:50 and that we would each be responsible for our own respective living expenses (food, gas etc). I will continue my return to work process and contribute from my savings and then as my financial situation improves, I will adjust accordingly. I also think that I should ask W directly for child support as well.