“My Husband Left for a Two-Year Assignment in Toronto — I Cried as He Boarded the Plane”

is legally sound—it’s marital property and you have equal right to control it. Given that most of the money came from your salary, you have a strong case for keeping the majority of it.”

“What do I need to do?” I asked.

“Gather all your documentation. I’ll prepare the divorce petition. Since your husband will be out of the country, we’ll have to serve continue reading …