Thanks everyone,

Actually I may have written it wrong but it was not his daughter who saw him jump but one of his friends.

I always worried about my ex and his depression. He attempted suicide several times during our marriage. His father had also attempted it. I always worried about him but as Ellie says about her ex - they're not so depressed when they're with OP. Mind you - I think my ex's new R is beginning to ravel and the kids are worried about him.

Buffet - your info is very timely and helpful. Thanks. She has been under extreme financial distress since he refused to give her $ when he left (and he could well afford to). I was under the understanding that it did pay out after a couple of years - just as you say. They DID renew their mortgage a year ago so it might not be valid but he does have many policies at work. I will pass on the info you gave me - I'm grateful for it.

Barb