Great post, It put my 4 year divorce back a few decades ago into perspective. At least I escaped with no more debt than the flat fee my attorney charged as he believed it would be quick. At the end of the process he stated that he thought his grandkids would be dealing with my divorce.
A flat fee would have been a tremendous thing. As the years rolled on I had to pay a monthly fee and still my outstanding amount increased all the time. That was the most stressful thing.
Still, it's behind us now!!