First, about the house. How long have you lived in it, and who makes the payments, or was it a gift? More info is needed to determine if it is marital property. Assets are split, along with liabilities, and it doesn't matter whose name is on what (as in the automobiles). Who is the higher wage earner, and by how much? As for leaving, he does not have to leave the home, as you do not either, unless the situation becomes violent. Retirements are split. Ultimately, with the advent of no-fault divorce, you will be able to, but it does take time. The custody arrangement will be have to be worked out; it varies from state to state. Some start at 50/50 split time and you go from there; and others make one parent the primary one, they get most of the time, and it is negotiated from there. Your attorney will cover all this.
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