I know it's expensive Rob, but let your L handle the negotiation. That woman is only worried about herself. She doesn't care if you're happy; she has proved that over and over. While she is making nice with you, her lawyer is probably preparing another bomb.
Divorce lawyers work out payment plans all the time, because this is what happens in divorce--BTDT. He'll be flexible as long as you pay him according to whatever agreement you come up with.
