He finally signed off on the final paperwork so I can take it to the Courthouse at noon and get this on the judge's docket. Amazingly enough, he promised that to me 2 weeks ago and didn't come through. In an effort to give him the benefit of the doubt, I waited until Monday and told him I would just file with him in default if he failed to sign them.
My life can now start anew. I gave the man a hug, got tears in my eyes and told him I never wanted it to come to this, but also said he needed to grow up and accept responsibility for his OWN actions. Funny thing-he then asked me if I had any papers served on him recently as the sheriff was looking for him. Good Lord! I imagine his ex father in law is trying to collect on a previous debt that he refuses to step up to the plate and take care of. Do you suppose this man, at 44 years of age can ever grow up? My friends call him "Peter Pan".