Our coounselor recommended the same. So did my lawyer. Result W refused and we're up over US$50,000. Yep it's no typo. Once the lawyers get their hands on your situation it will get ugly. Go to the mediator. Two good things can happen. 1. When your spouse sees the cost they'll reconsider 2. You keep money hungry lawyers at bay
In the final analysis, give DB more opportunity. you never know!