RF...I've thought a lot about your posts...
May I ask, how long have you been divorced? It sounds like you experienced a lot of unnecessary hardship, both emotionally and financially.
It also sounds like you were emotionally (and physically?) abused by this man, who has financial assets.
I'm angry and appalled at this!
So...a tough smart lawyer takes half what you would receive...rightfully yours! I am much like you, secluding myself from the world, hard to go out, but I think you would receive some validation by asserting yourself. I think a lawyer would fight for you!
Love
Patty