S,

Just out of curiosity why are you looking for breadcrumbs? It never ceases to amaze me how disappointed LBS get that they are not getting breadcrumbs. It's a form of manipulation. I like the idea about you seeing a lawyer about your options. It would also consider looking at housing options to start to get comfortable with the idea. The majority of the stress your going through is the fear of the own. The more you get comfortable with these things the less anxiety you feel. I have to be honest that I don't know your entire sitch and I have skimmed through it and noticed you use the term EA. If you guys are living apart then it is most likely a PA. He's stalling for time to see where this goes. It might be time for him to $hit or get off the pot.