RTL, Sorry you are going thru' this. Shows that D is not the best solution to conflict when there are children. The conflict and bad communication (call it abuse or whatever) continues. I know each time this happens it can be a nerve shattering experience. I think staying away from the drama as Kalni et all suggest is the way to go unless its a battle worth fighting. She will find its useless to attack you when she gets 0 response. Take care.