zx10guy I think you need to start the 'Divorced/Evil Partner Rant Thread'.
I am a divorced dad, single parent for over 10 years. It was all a long time ago. The divorce was a cinch, all I had to do was pay for the entire thing and let my ex refuse to sign the paperwork until our state law (blessedly) let me off the hook by default. The custody battle was a war. Being a single parent was a huge load to bear.
Blah blah blah. I look back and what I really remember is how great it was -- and still is -- to be a dad.