I too was just informed from my wife that she wants a divorce. Well actually is divorcing me. I too turned blue and purple trying to get her to reconsider. But there is no going back. So I am waiting for the papers. We are talking this week while our daughter is with the in-laws and I believe hammer out visitation and $ and everything else. What I have read and what people say is yes get an attorney to protect yourself. I too want this to be an easy separation but there are times that we need the professionals to help us. Hang in there and remember you are not alone in this. Keep cool and love yourself