Lastly, I would just like to add that he requested a list of every item of clothing I've purchased since 1996
Any judge or lawyer worth a damn will look at this request from him and say, "really??"
You don't give him a damn thing unless your lawyer says so, and even then you let YOUR lawyer talk to him or his lawyer. DO NOT tell him anything. If he asks anything of you, tell him to talk to your lawyer or send it to your lawyer.
AND a written rationale for why I should get to keep my small inheritance from my parents - money that I brought to the marriage, and which was never mingled with marital funds.
You don't need to give him a written rationale of jack.
Just have your lawyer document when you received the money, and let him/her deal with your asshat of a STBX. And in any case, the answer is easy. You received that money before you were married. He isn't entitled to any of it OR any interest off that money over the years even if the interest was accrued during the marriage.
But again, don't tell him that, tell your attorney.
Again, do NOT talk to him about anything. Thats what your lawyer if for.
ANY question your STBX has with regards to the divorce you DO NOT answer. ANYTHING you say could be used against you.
If he can't get his hands on it, he'll just use it to lower support for his kids
He is pissing in the wind. Your lawyer should NOT negotiate on this one bit. The states set a percentage of net income based on how many children. It does not matter. He owes what he owes and it has nothing to do with you keeping a pre-marital inheritance.
[This message edited by nofool4u at 12:10 PM, June 12th (Wednesday)]