She's the one that wants out. Make HER get out. You leave the house, and you won't be able to get it back. She wants out, let HER pay the piper. I refused to be buffalo'ed into a lifetime of alimony/support to someone who made the choice to end it, and in no uncertain terms I let that be known. Since she knew I was a man of my word, she knew I'd carry thru. In the end, I gave up everything but a '99 Ford truck, my guns, clothes and tools. It all fit in a 6x12 enclosed trailer and back of the truck. I took a $1000 a month ranch job just in case the judge ordered maintenance. Hell, I am still getting by just fine, since she don't cost me anything.......