My H was a teetotaler who never, ever, ever drank and wouldn't dare take drugs. You know where that has gone.
25, can you follow the Maybell FB thread to find her. Leah did and I got her name from Leah and now I'm hooked up with her. Would be great to chat on the phone. So much here to consider.
I think he called your brother either because he knows he's been ridiculous or the lawyer has fired him because he doesn't want to be on the wrong side of a contempt charge or H isn't paying the bill, or they asked for a big retainer for what's coming up. In other words, BECAUSE DOING SO IS GOOD FOR H RIGHT NOW!!!
Get brother out of it, you are a big girl. Have your own conversation with H. Keep it to the wrapping up of the business. Tell him he is on his own with the kids. You didn't break it and you can't fix it. As an outsider to the situation, try picking up the phone and see where that gets you to start.
It is very easy to calculate half of everything because that is what you are entitled to. Simple, clear, stupid.
He says that he has retired, great, stipulate that for the next (I don't know 10 years) he provides you his tax returns (and a signed transcript form so you can confirm) and if he has worked in that year, you get HALF.
Of course in the first call I would duct tape my mouth and listen to what he has to say and then say you need to think it over (discuss with your attorney) and you will get back to him.
I for one am THRILLED with this development. Again, you will only get paid if he wants to pay you. That simple.
