I was in a relationship with someone for 16 years. We have 2 kids, a dog, and a house that we "bought together" that he never helped out with. He is going to move out and basically wash his hands of any financial responsibility. He expects the schedule to be the same with the kids, I have them nights and weekends and he does the pick up and drop off to school. This schedule is this way due to our work schedules.

There is more to it...if I do not comply with what he wants then he wants to seek for half of all assets since he is trying to say we are common law married. He says he doesn't care about all the things...why would he? none of it is his.

There is a lot more to this story but I can spare you all the details.

I am really at a loss here. I have never been through this before and do not know anyone who has. Do you have any info on finding a good child custody/ divorce lawyer? Is there anyone that I can talk to about this? Free lawyer directory? How do I know if they are any good? I called one that had amazing ratings and reviews but when I talked to him, I got a really bad vibe. Thank you for your help!!!