There is always hope, what you need is patience. This MLC will take some time. Try to remain on friendly terms with him. Keep things calm on your end, and let him threaten all he wants. Don`t back down.
I`m happy to see that you have plans to protect yourself and the children. Maybe you could seek out some legal advice so you know your rights. He can`t walk away from his family and expect to pay almost nothing. This is one reality he will soon find out about.
In the mean time, focus on you. Only you and your children. The time will come to move on to someone else.
Yes, play it through and see what happens. His sudden change is his MLC mind. His anger and meanness is at himself for being such a jerk, not at you. It helps to remember that.
