"Nothing has been filed or mentioned re:the papers he gave me on the 8th. If he wants me to sign anything, he'll have to file first."
It's nice to have all those papers tucked away.
"Until then, I'm moving on with the focus on me & the kids."
Good for you.
"Would a short little curt response to his e-mail be bad, or would that be rising to the bait. I know the answer, just don't care what response he would have at the moment."
Then don't respond.
Maybe see how he performs.. under pressure.
Relax Eat Think Act normal React.. Smartly. Do something different. Emulate. Do Work.
