Liv-
Don't forget to ask the attorney how to handle your inheritance so that H can't get any of it.

You know, his talk about money and buying a place is all probably speculation, a way of easing his anxiety at the moment. I guess the trick is how to deal with him so you get what you want. Probably validating him and dropping the rope will keep things calmest. Meanwhile, you just get a clear picture from the attorney of what H will have to pay and don't settle for less.

Hmmm....and just thinking about your vacation this summer - what do you need to do to make sure H doesn't take any of your things while you are gone? Is there anything of value left in the house that he might want? Can you get someone to house-sit for you, or put some stuff in storage? (Maybe some DBer wants to take a vacation to your country? )

Ellie