denny57

Thanks.

Many "opposing" attorneys count on the wife/mother to want this - badly. From my experience, it might help to start trying emotionally detaching from the house. A home is where you make it.

I predict lots of requests for you to compromise to allow you to keep the house. I've heard countless stories of women who regretted that 5 years down the road. Try to think long term.

There are some excellent books out there written specifically for women going through divorce.

I went through a trial that lasted over 2 years. I learned during that time to start thinking with my head, not my heart. Anything I did at the beginning to try and be amicable came back to bite me in the butt. Divorce from an active alcoholic is not for sissies.

Good luck!