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I do this regularly. Recently I wrote a large application framework using PHP5 (around 15k lines over a week or two) and just threw it away because I didn't like it any more. My plan B has been rewritten in 3 languages twice now.
As for printers, I bought a mono Brother laser from Staples...
Sounds like my father. He's an NHS support guy and likes to poke around in our medical records!
Yes you can divorce. Don't forget that his public profile (as you quote) can also be damaged as well as used to his advantage :)
Having an arsehole parent myself, I wish you the best of luck...