I am sorry your H is so out to lunch that this property situation seems to never end.
(((Gerda)))
Somewhere along your story I forgot how many appraisals you have had and who found the appraisers. I agree with Job that tax documents should accurately show the square footage. Can the court get involved in designatiing perhaps 3 appraisers, and you take the average of the 3 as the agreed to value? Of course this would require a miraculously aggreeable H, but just a thought.
As for H's attorney, well, more of them than not will rack up as many billable hours as they can. Even if he doesn't recoup the entire amount, it's still substantial for him, I'm sure. At some point I would imagine he will stop working unless he gets paid.
Anyway, if you trust your new attorney to do what's best for you, listen to his advice. Try to take your emotions out of the business side of this (I know, much easier said then done!), and give some thought to your true bottom line to get on with life. Having you and your kids free from this chaos will be money well spent.
