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[quote=Anonymous]People on DCUM are so unkind.

First, I'm sorry you are going through this. I imagine it was a hard decision.

Second, based on what you wrote, I would NOT seek an attorney. It will cost you a lot and gain you very little, for this particular situation. You can use your assets to better use. However, by a child support calculator, he may owe more than 50/50 because your incomes aren't comparable. It's probably worth looking into, but keep in mind that if he digs in (e.g. he feels you are underemployed because you quit your job), as posters point out, your only recourse would be a lawyer.

Third, it sounds like things are reasonable amicable. I'd try to keep them like that. One possibility is to keep sharing the house, to bring down expenses; get a job that brings in more money; split child costs 50/50; and you'll be on better financial footing by next summer. This will only work if you guys are friendly enough that its a reasonable arrangement, but it might be really nice on your kids not to move right away. If that's not the case, I think you need to brainstorm all your options: do you have any family where you can live? If you sell the house now, what is your share and what does that get you?
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