thanks for the support, several friends have said the same thing. The solicitor said all this is just posturing and only until papers for a claim are filed with

thanks for the support, several friends have said the same thing. The solicitor said all this is just posturing and only until papers for a claim are filed with the court does anything begin to matter. The way he attempts to ratchet up the anxiety and/or guilt tripping while providing an explicit "out" - i.e. hand over everything without any further consequences - is very apparent now. A valid claim, written by a solicitor, would calmly lay out facts with supporting evidence, establishing a dialogue like you're supposed to to avoid litigation and begin negotiations -- i.e. not act like a spoiled 2 year old... The money I am owed is irrelevant - it's more a matter of the constant bullying and attempts to extort me. If he files a claim based on what he has said are "the facts", I have the proof needed to show he has knowingly lied to the court. That alone ought to scupper any case. I guess it is the humiliation if I ignore this latest deadline that I am sort of concerned about - will his ego handle it?