Who promises to take their kids swimming and then goes alone?
Someone immature who thinks the kids aren't paying him sufficient attention.
As for the paperwork - be prepared to do almost all of it yourself. Even when WASs file, they seem to expect everything will magically fall into place with no effort on their part.
Resist being resentful over it, just play it like you're helping him "get free". Use emotional aikido to get his cooperation.