More common than you think
This story doesn't surprise me one little bit. Like you say - `leave the kids out of it'. They're not possessions, spoils or compensation - they are people.

I am going through the sort of thing you have - an unexpected and unplanned whirlwind of depression, court appearances, lies, distortions, blackmail and the full works. And my case is a relatively simple one. One of the best things I did was sack my solicitor before it got really `interesting' - I represent myself in court.

Anyone who uses a kid as a weapon, a shield or a meal ticket deserves what karma by rights should throw at them.

You'd be shocked by some of the stories I have heard. As for understating your stories mate...I know what you mean. I tend to do the same because otherwise people just chalk me up as a bitter ex with a good imagination.

I'll write a book about it one day. A comedy.
(Audax Victor, Mon 21 Apr 2008, 15:21, Reply)