Handle High Conflict
If you and your spouse simply can’t see eye to eye and one or both of you are determined to engage in emotional warfare, it is essential that you understand what you are getting into, then do everything possible to minimize the damage and protect yourself and your children.
If your goal is to come out of this with minimal emotional and financial ruin so you can get on with your new life, you will want to avoid a legal battle if you possibly can. On the other hand, you should not surrender your rights or your self-respect just to avoid a fight.