Just a quick post re the life insurance. I have the policy and H is not able to change beneficiaries while the D is pending. I pay the premium so I know that it's current. This is a major thorn in his side and he has tried to negotiate a much lower amount. I won't agree. The current policy has been in place for a long time. Now that he's 50 the premium would be about the same for the lesser amount. Since I have agreed to pay the premium I want the current policy to remain in place until alimony is terminated.
The amount was decided on by my STBX. It used to be important to him that the boys and I be covered in case of his death.
I'm guessing he doesn't want me to profit, as if I could ever look at it that way. He can't seem to get beyond it.