[Diana in Wisconsin]

Yep. Got a good reference yesterday from a respected local lady lawyer for another local lady divorce lawyer.

I’m hoping to get together as early as next Thursday with her to get the ball rolling.

No little kids at home anymore. ;)

[hennie pennie]

I realize your kids are grown, but their are issues like future estates and future grandkids, etc.

Basically, please be sure to do EVERYTHING that you, yourself, would instruct a severely battered woman to do --- NOT that you are battered, but rather, if you procede VERY seriously in this manner, you will leave no bases uncovered, okay??

It's exceptionally easy to be "slipshod" about one's own interests at junctures like this, and it can be very very very self-destructive, particularly in years to come.

[SweetCaroline]

You won't believe how wonderful your life is once you get past this nightmare. I know because I went through it 30 years ago. No more tears, no more hate or guilt. Walking away from this unhappiness is a hard decision to make but it is better for the whole family. Don't listen to the pleaing, bargaining or blaming, it is his problem no one else. As long as you are still there he has no reason to change.

It's time for you now, you gave it your all. Go with God he will point you in the right direction.

God Bless.