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<p>I can’t stress enough how much I agree with this. I also agree with consulting with a lawyer first.</p>
<p>Personally, I would rather live under a bridge being my own best friend than live one more day with a man who acts as the OP describes.</p>
<p>Oldfort, you mentioned recently that you had closed a joint account with your “ex” and I was confused. My sympathies for your recent troubles and best wishes for a good future for you all going forward. You are being smart to keep your children’s feelings at the forefront and not burdening them with things they don’t really need to know.</p>