^ I felt and feel exactly the same way. Can't help but feel that, one, it's none of my business since I don't know you at all and, two, anything I could say probably wouldn't help ease the situation. But for whatever it's worth, I say with earnest that I hope the situation concerning you and your kids is cleared up soon and that your peace of mind is swiftly reached.
@Thread: I hate the fact that every adult that I'm linked to by blood is largely hands off in regards to anything involving financial matters or personal responsibility. In all honesty, I'd really just like to get on with my life instead of being there for damage control because someone twice my age managed to fuck someone over again by being inconsiderate, uncommunicative or just plain fucking lazy.