before the ink is dry

Immediately after some deal, agreement, piece of legislation, etc., has been formally approved or finalized. The country is trying to evade its responsibilities under the international agreement before the ink is even dry! You can do what you like, but it looks pretty bad to start a new relationship before the ink is dry on your divorce. Of course the township is trying to shake us down for money before the ink is even dry on the deed to the house!