Better starting over at 58 then be dead. Then she would have got everything, and more than likely a nice life insurance check. It's time for you to live a little. Just don't over do it.

As far as the lawery is concerned she is highly recommended and this is her speciality

It varies from state to state, but yes in a typical Texas no fault case, everything is split 50/50 unless there are extreme reasons not to. I will look at Colorado now...

I have not only been through it but also used to work for one of the top divorce firms here in Austin... so I have seen all sides of it.

You get compensation for it in the settlement. I had a paid off house pre-marital and still had to give 1/2 the increase in value for the 13 years I was married.

Sorry to hear that Monk. It does sound like you are getting the shaft though. I would try to hook up with a pitbull for a lawyer.

What about a brother?

Never did over do it. We took several small vacations as the girls were growing up and I was working. But after the girls were grown we made several overseas trips. Come to think of it I may start buying a better scotch

LOL terrible, especially coming from you.

don't swing that way. but all the money through the years we have given him that is indeed an idea (just to hear him squal )

I'm not advocating murder. But I am practically that pissed off for you. :cuss:

Devastating. Simply devastating. How are your kids taking it?

Probably not advice you should take, but I'd burn that ****ing house to the ground with her inside it.

Not good not good at all

Wow...

Sorry to hear that man, that has got to sting. Like everyone else has said, try and enjoy your new found freedom. That must feel so surreal...

This shit ain't right.