Meet Lawyer today

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Registered: 08-10-2006
Meet Lawyer today
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Thu, 09-07-2006 - 5:33pm

I had my first meeting with my lawyer today. I'm not real satsified though. I was hoping for some answers I wanted to hear but just got a lot of talk. But I guess, until I file, that's all there is. The answers I was looking for the lawyer can't give me anyway. I guess I was hopeing for some light at the end of the tunnel. He did advise me to make sure I file before I say anything and to consider not leaving before I tell STBX. That way I don't look like the villian. He also recommend that I don't come across to strong if we have to go before a judge. Playing the victim has it's benefits, I just don't like to admit that I was taken advantage of!

Oh well, another day.

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Registered: 08-22-2006
Thu, 09-07-2006 - 9:32pm
I just went to my first attorney last week..and I can guess that your situation is more complex than mine, but I do have to say that going in I felt like I was going to see someone who would sympathize with me, but obviously it's all about business. Please make sure that you are comfortable with your attorney and please do not rush into the first one you meet. As far as seeing the light at the end of the tunnel..it is definetly there!! Please stay strong and believe in yourself that things will get better as time goes on. I am here if you need to talk, and also consider going to see a therapist, just in case that helps you get your feelings sorted out.
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Registered: 08-10-2006
Fri, 09-08-2006 - 10:00am
Thanks, yes it is definately ALL business. There's no sympathy at all. I've been to a therapist before and I'm looking to go back again. I was just hoping for some hand holding is all I guess.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 09-08-2006 - 11:49am

Hi Paige... Look on the other hand... if your attorney was too mushy-mush, you'd question their ability to be strong on your behalf if it comes down to that.


Hang in there!

Karen ~ wildlucky4me

Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~