Get new attorney or forget it?
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| Mon, 08-21-2006 - 12:18pm |
My attorney hasn't been returning my phone calls in a timely manner- I usually have to call her twice and wait 3-4 days before a response- and she added a proposal in favor of splitting the tax deductions (our children) which I have never stated I wanted to do. She emailed the other attorney to make the correction, but it was too late, now they are using it as a bargaining chip to get child support lowered on the 90 day shared custody guidelines!!! I am furious!!
I have emailed my attorney and voiced my concerns, asked if she was too busy to handle my case, please let me know, etc. I don't know if I should give in, hang in there with her and hope for the best, or should I get a new attorney? I've called the other two that were recommended and they charge $250 to just talk. I don't have it. It's been a year and we can go ahead and file for divorce, but I don't want to get screwed because my attorney isn't up to par! What should I do?
The difference in the 90 day shared and sole custody guidelines is @ $200. I also want to continue the kids on my insurance because their pediatrician doesn't participate with Tricare (his insurance). I've lost confidence in my attorney. I don't know what to do? Will a judge just round up the days-say, he has them 85 days/yr, will the judge say, "close enough"? Can the judge rule in favor of his insurance over mine (which also lowers my child support)? I wish my pediatrician group participated with Tricare because it's expensive paying for them on my insurance. This all just sucks! I hate the unknown!! I feel like I'm going to.... well, you all know, you've been through this, too. It makes you crazy. You want to make the best decisions, but sometimes, often, it's not clear what those are. Any advice?
Laura

It sounds like you're pretty far along in the process... and changing attorney's would be quite costly.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~