kermit - I have a suggestion tooo...when you ex comes into more real estate and if at that time he still owes you any money at all....throw a nice big fat lien on it that way he cant refinace or sell it without paying you off...this is what I am doing with my ex who still owes me arrearage on his spousal...once you have a court order like we do its easy once they have something tangible for you to attach to.
I'm glad its over for you and I know how hard it was for you to do it...hugs going out to you hun.