Originally Posted by
Hayfmr 
It's not eh legal fees that are going to cost me. It's the settlement when she gets half of everything. Thats where the money is. No way out of it either.
I wrote Mel a big check for exactly what she was entitled to per the domestic laws of my state. I knew exactly what she would do with that money and I'll be paying that off until I sell this house. I know how you feel Hayfmr. But from the other side I can say you can not put a price on the peaceful and stable household that we enjoyed and I would do it again. My only regret is I didn't do it a year sooner when I first thought it was my only recourse.