TS, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prayers are with you
DaFadda

I wish you luck. I'm newly married, and the thought of losing the close relationship I have with my wife really hit me hard. I'm sorry she decided to stick with her brother, who can't even support himself, and abandon the only solid foundation she has. Sounds like he has a disease and is toxic. I wish you luck.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Bob

Wish there was something wise I could say here but I have been through similar in the past. As a result, I ended up with a much happier life after the angst and hurt.

Cling to your work, friends and confidence in your self. This will pass and the sun will shine for you again. As far as property, etc. She deserted you, listen to your lawyer and show no mercy. She certainly hasn't.

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Hang in there TS! This sounds terrible but God has a plan. Stay the course. Pray about it.
Franklin

I am so sorry you are going through this, my thoughts and prayers are with you Sir, but I couldn't say anything better to you than what I have quoted, solid words, and solid advice.

-scott

Prayer's to you and your troubles, At this point you just have to stay strong and take care of yourself. The Good Lord is looking out for you

I want to thank you all for the words of comfort and support. You cannot imagine how much those words meant to me.

The lawyer I have hired is from Cordell and Cordell , one of the best law firms in the Tampa area and they represent themselves as being "built on helping men keep their rights & succeed in family court."

They are by no way "cheap", but I felt I needed a law firm that has the man's rights in mind since I have heard the horror stories of what can happen in divorce court.

My attorney is actually a very nice intelligent woman who looked at the document my wife wanted me to sign, advised me it was a "bully" document that they thought I would simply capitulate to and sign my rights away.

Well surprise.

My attorney sent a reply to advise that she was representing me, and that we would not be accepting the initial demand, at the same time she has filed a motion of discovery for my wife's financial report, and assumes they will do the same.

So that is where is stands so far. The initial hurt is less, but there are still times when I feel bad because I have to do this. Its by no means what I wanted to do but, as my attorney advised me, there are two people in this marriage and one doesn't want to be, and the other one can't stop that one from not wanting to be and leaving. It kind of put it all into perspective.

I understand that there will be litigation to go through, so I am preparing myself to be 'firm' when my attorney advises me what I'll need to do to protect myself and my interests, and do whatever she advises me is necessary.

Thanks again for the kind words and your moral support. I GREATLY appreciate it.

Good luck with everything, I wish you all the best.