Magic, Please clarify what you meant by this statement: "1) Approach Xbf on our financial situation & ask that he prepare himself & move forward with me or that I will be contacting a lawyer to proceed next week. NO more stalling."
Are you trying to threaten him into doing what you want? What are you hoping to gain by this so called threat?
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.