Done!

Well...
Its finally over.

Our agreement was 50/50 split of the assets. Because the stock market dropped so badly, I ended up owing 12,000 but I was given that to pay my son's college so didnt have to transfer assets. It was agreed no contact with the kids at all and May 2009 he can go back to court to ask to see them. Pensions are 50/50. He owes me 50% of the Miles plus. He was ordered to pay all but 100 of the credit card bill he racked up - its up to 30,000. Unfortunately, its on my credit rating so I cant get a home equity loan or college loan. Thats very bad but livable.

He was in court. Wearing a pink shirt which I had told him many times I liked him in. Walking very stiffly and slowly. He had his finger bandaged as if for stitches. His lawyer had mentioned a previous incident - whatever that is. He is slightly manic.

Interesting - his lawyer asked him if he agreed he rec'd the proper service from him. My lawyer thinks its because he is probably not going to pay.

My lawyer is charging me $1000 less for the 6500 I owe her so far and she is going to cut the August bill by 50%. That is a BIG relief and she is so very kind to me.

So now its all over except for getting all the final papers done.

Hopes for the future:
1. He drops dead soon - either by his own hand or accident or just plain nature. He is too much of a potential problem for my kids and me. Esp when he is manic.
2. I can get that bad credit rating removed or minimized.
3. I find a great guy who deserves a good woman, good kids and a nice home.