Changing divorce attorneys
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| Fri, 08-11-2006 - 12:05am |
This week I had to hire another attorney because I was not comfortable with the one that I had. I didn't feel he was representing me in the best way possible and to my benefit. Everytime I would say something he didn't want to listen. When I called him to tell him my STBX had claimed to have taken me off his insurance, my attorney's response was "well you're not going to have his insurance next month anyway when your divorce becomes final". This totally irked me. He wasn't even going to look into it even though he should have already do so a week before. He never returned my phone calls and when he did it was almost like he was rushing to get off. And if that wasn't bad enough every time I talked to him I had to lay down afterwards because I would have a anxiety attack. This is everytime too. I knew this was not a good sign and that I should feel good and safe with someone who is suppose to be watching out for my best interest.
It cost me more money I didn't have but I got myself a female attorney this time. I'm hoping she'll be more sympathic and willing to do a better job. I had my first meeting with her a couple of days ago and she is way better than my old one. She brought out topics like spousal maintenance that was never even mentioned in any of the time I talked to my old attorney. I also didn't feel like I didn't to lay down to let my axiety attack pass. I'm hoping and pray that this one will work out as my final hearing is a little over a month from now. My STBX is as shady and a liar as they come. I swear he's become a totally different person. Someone I don't even recognize much less want to know. And what is ironic is a year ago today, he had taken me for a get away at a bed and breakfast. How can someone shut their feelings off like he has is beyond me.
I'm praying that each and everyone of us make it through this and find a better future for ourselves than our past wit our spouses. May we all find true love and happiness at the end of this chapter of our lives. Hugs to all.
Roz

Hugs...
Beth
I agree. The sex of the attorney does not always make a difference. My first attorney was similar to the one that OP talked about. He eventually had to testify to his HUGE screw-ups in my case when he had it and then was disbarred. My second attorney was also a male. He was FABULOUS!!!! My xh had a female attorney who had the brains to be working at McDonalds! She looked like an idot when I was on the stand!
OP- Good for you for making this move!!