I'm so sorry it's been a difficult day for you. Must be something in the air...

I don't understand any of the technicalities about the third copy, but I hear your frustration and anger and sadness that all of this is happening. You're just starting to get settled in your new place, getting work lined up, and gaining confidence every day, and then he comes along and tries to disrupt your trajectory. Don't let him. He's got his own issues, plainly.

I hope things settle down again very soon, Painter.

I'm glad he at least congratulated you on your new job because you deserve it! When do you start?

H: 44, Me: 45
Married: 20 y Together: 25 y
no kids
Walk away: 12/15
Asked for temp separation 12/25/15
PA confirmed 3/16 (apparently neither the first, nor the last PA he has had)
H filed for D 5/16