Dear Linda,

You have My Sympathy on this matter...& I, also, have the Same Problem...have a fairly-marketable Demo from a Co-Writer, name's forgotten after a Decade, that put Music to a lyric titled "Don't Shower Alone" I'll soon be pitching.

The one thing, besides saving His Half on Any Proceeds the song generates, that'll "Save Me" IF it Finally Generates Income IS:

Whenever I enter into a Co-lab Agreement I ALWAYS insert the clause "We both agree to CONTACT EACH OTHER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS".

This way, if EITHER of us fails to live up to this part of the Agreement, the OTHER's in essence Legally-Free to do "Whatever" with the Marketing of the Song. Like in the Buffett "Example"..IF the Song ever GOES Somewhere Commercially, SURE, you can Make Good Financially (at a Later Date, when-contacted) and NO, you're NOT Legally-LIABLE for FURTHER Damages SINCE The OTHER Party failed to live up to THEIR Contractual Obligations.

(Gives ya a Great Excuse to exchange Christmas Cards, too...)

Enjoy the Santa "Clause"...hope it works for ya!

Big Hugs,
Stan