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I don't know. My husband is a good guy, and I have a hard time believing he would not be fair in a divorce, but who knows. I don't know how long it would take me to find something if needed. I have yet to see anyone transition back to a job where I work after leaving.[/quote]

I would first work on finding some faith in humanity.  You said your husband is a good guy.  Don't go looking for evil where there isn't any.

Yes, you don't "know" what would happen if there were a divorce.  But is this really the way you want to plan for your future? [/quote]

Yeesh. There are lots of reasons why OP may not want to quit her job that are not related to having or not having "faith in humanity": her husband could get sick and not be able to work, her husband could get downsized or demoted, her husband could die. On top of which, OP herself has expressed doubt about whether or not she would be happy as a full-time SAHM. Totally legitimate concern - SAH suits some people, doesn't suit others.

OP, I'd explore some of the options other people have been suggesting about various job options to keep in the game but have more flexibility or control over your schedule.  I also think you should sit down and (this sounds really corny) but make a list of the pros and cons of SAH, and also write out how you really feel about the idea of being at home full-time. Can you take a week off and kinda test it out, staying at home and handling the household/kids? Doing this might at least give you a flavor of how you would handle it if you were doing it full-time.

Also, think long-term, OP: Consider - what will you do when your kids are both in school full-time? It seems far off right now, but believe me, it'll creep up on you before you know it. Do you think you'd be able to transition back to law in several years? [/quote]

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