Finally! 2015 is coming to an end. :-)

[Painter]

Do you think he will read your recriminations and say, 'Oh, man, I've treated Ancaire and my family so bad and I have made some stupid choices. I need to fess up, show Ancaire the financials and accept her judgment of me.'

Or do you think he will get defensive and angry?

Use the attorney who knows what your rights are and how to negotiate, and let her draw up a suggestion for you. It should not include anything about how you feel about anything. This is all business.