YR my xh went ballistic when I hired a lawyer LOL. As if I was going to take what he suggested!!

I agree with BH, better not to talk to him imo. I only communicated through lawyers, it cost more, but was worth it. We really don't have to take their anger. My take is always, if you can't be civil do not talk to me. After 5/6 years they should be through anger imo.

They really like to walk away from their responsibilities.