Respectfully request advice as newly divorced dad

I feel for you. First. Speak with an attorney. Record the conversations. Mine was settled very quickly but it was because I took care of business fast. I had a signed / notarized/ lawyer approved separation agreement 7 days after she said she was out. Mine went remarkably smooth but other than that advice to get stuff/debt/etc settled quick , communicate with your kid constantly. Any way. Letters, texts, FaceTime ..and pray.
Never talk bad about the mother in front of the child
Document/record everything. Not just for court if need be...but some day you kid, as an adult, may ask why. If you have everything for them...


My son who is almost 15 knows something is off with his mother (she hit menopause at age 39 and left a year and a half ago) he initially asked me some questions. I’ve told him when you’re 25 and you want to talk we’ll have a beer. I have every email text etc showing me asking for her not to leave. To get help. Etc.
document, protect what you can to help build the new life for your child, and pray