i actually did way better bro...if you go to court the judge decides on what you pay? would you take that risk? i have 2 kids i did not want them to get all caught up in this also...i dont pay alimony, just a net worth of my 50% assests like any mediation or court would ask for...you go to court you will have to pay more lawyer fees, court time and for sure some alimony...trust me, im an expert on this topic now lol