[savageorc]

Dude, if you are heading towards a divorce, it would be a very, very bad idea for you to start a gambling career. If you go on a downswing during this period, her lawyer will come after you for dissipation of the marital estate because the court will not hear the words "poker pro" but rather "degenerate gambler". Whatever loses you post will come out of your half of the property.

Your problems in this area are further compounded because if you wait until after your possible divorce to change careers, in some states "voluntary" changes in circumstances aren't looked upon favorably by the courts. The court doesn't want some guy making decent coin quiting his job to work at McDonalds to spite the ex-wife and reduce his child support payments.

So you are in a difficult position.

You need to realize that the stress that your rocky marriage relationship is causing you is probably clouding your judgment. Make sure that your numbers are right. Make sure that you want to put this nail in the coffin of your relationship.

Think really hard about this decision. If you want to go forward, speak with a divorce attorney regarding the possible consequences of your actions. If you live in a conservative area, the judiciary may not look favorably on your decision.