I agree it doesn't make any sense, however, I will say it's exactly the same sort of stuff I saw from Dick. He has not followed the orders on our divorce decree, and in fact, he owes me thousands of dollars in back child support, owes me money for co-payments, down payments for braces, yet in our court, he's mister perfect and I'm crap.
Be watching for the bankruptcy trick, it sounds like it may come next. That way he doesn't have to pay for the permits, gets rid of all of his bills, the house and ruins your credit in one easy step.
Talk to your lawyer, see if he can get x to pay for the permits, and if not, start watching his financial moves.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this guy is not going to be up front with you, and probably start playing dirty pretty soon.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you.........
