re: Divorce Experience

My divorce was somewhat amicable. She got half of everything, including visitation. Because I had the better job, the kids stayed on my healthcare insurance. Be sure to boot her off as soon as you’re allowed. Also, if you have more than one kid, get the youngest one named as “yours” to claim as a dependent so you get max benefit.

Over the years, she’s become less and less involved as a parent. She moved into a one bedroom apartment because she realized she’ll never be able to retire. It took 2 days of visitation for the kids to mutiny and stay with me permanently. She’s fine with that because it gives her total freedom. She got married again but the guy died and she has a serious relationship with a loser. Add in a couple of live-in boyfriends along the way and I know the kids are better off with me. She lives 2 miles away but takes the kids to dinner maybe twice a week. That’s fine with me.

The youngest will barely talk to her even though I’ve never said a negative thing about her. Kids have ears and eyes - they figure it out.