This need not be the end.

[Barry]

Ahh, you're welcome Ahoy. Thanks for stopping by.

You're right, I don't want any of this but now WAW has been completly clear on what it is she wants. I can't worry about her or her feelings any more. She's not thinking of mine. All of these years I thought she was too good for me, when actually it's the other way around. She doesn't deserve me or any loyalty I would have happily shown her now she's done this.

I have to protect myself, my kids, my home and my future from her now.
In reality, the amount it'll cost me is double what she's asking for in cold hard cash when I take into account the debt she may not take from me, redemtion fees, court costs, lawyers fees etc. It could still be worse if she wanted to sell the house though.

As I say, I will take the lead on this now, she just needs to STFU, sign what I ask her too and wait for her money.
I know how bitter I sound. I am.

I'm trying to remain positive about things, it'll be easier to do that once I know I can finance this whole deal.
It's still going to take months to sort out, and year(s) to get over emotionally.

Barry.