I'm with Kimmie Lee. I'm a bit surprised he didn't outright ask you to let him off the $ hook but I know that's what he's angling for with his woe-is-me story.

Everyone is having problems these days, including you! He needs to fulfill his financial obligations, period.

I would respond with a simple email: glad to hear your job prospects are looking up, I would like to handle the money...(I would let the lawyers handle the money so everything is on the record that he either pays or weasels out but that is your decision to make.)


If you love somebody, set them free.
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