Thanks for the reply.

Mass is an Equitable distribution state so any judge would or could most likely just reward me the house.

We had short term marriage of 4 years(long term in Mass is 20) , my parents bought and paid off the house before I even met my X and X didn't even contribute towards property taxes.

And the deed is in my name only and gifted to me.

The home improvements were done by X -yes but I paid for half the materials or my Mom paid when she was living here.

Oh and did I mention that I have a restraining order on X where he just about admitted in court to threatening me?

70/30 I would never agree to - 80/20-maybe if I'm feeling generous.
You're totally right- lawyers cost tons of $$$$$$!

I know for a fact that X's lawyer is expensive- more than the reasonable family attorney I got-
so if this does go to trial and he loses- and gets nothing-he's out all those legal fees or even if the judge awards him what I offered- he's still out the legal fees.

This has been my family home-which now I'm realizing he was just using me for.

Thanks for your input- but 70/30 is too generous to someone who verbally abused me .

Have a nice day.:-)