Nice story PK
I've got my own brand of hell with an ex and it's all about the money too.
Quiet: I don't know about the common law marriage stuff up in Canada, but here in the states it varies depending on which state you're in but it's just as binding as a "real" marriage if you've been together long enough. If you can pay her off with a lump sum that works out for you, I'd do it. Fucking divorce court sucks and if they get you to show your assets etc., you will get fucked up the ass...dry...with sandpaper. That's the way it is here in states. A good friend of mine just settled for $1,000,000 and $5,000 a month...out of court...and he was happy about it. The girl's lawyer made her sign a paper saying she was aware that he (her lawyer) didn't like the terms of the settlement and was advising her against it
I feel for you...have you seen the 2002 S2K? Now available in ALL red interior
