So what usually happens now?

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Registered: 03-30-2008
So what usually happens now?
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Fri, 08-22-2008 - 6:11pm

My STBX was served yesterday and I think my attorney said he had to be served by today so it could be on the court schedule for next Friday, August 29. Is this when they'll set the temporary orders for $$ payment, custody, etc.? Will he have to enter any information, rebutal/response, etc.? What if he doesn't get a lawyer or show up?


I'm starting to get concerned about next month's mortgage & other routine payments since he's taken away my access to the checking account/his paycheck $$. I'm a teacher and did not opt for summer pay (as last August I didn't know I'd be in this situation right now) since STBX earns an excellent living and my salary was going to paying off some debt and other anticipated

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Sat, 08-23-2008 - 1:48pm

Wow.

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Registered: 11-28-1999
Sat, 08-23-2008 - 7:24pm
Usually the first step is to get temporary orders for custody, visitation & child support. I'm sure the judge will not be impressed that he denied access to the joint bank acct & left you w/ no or little money. Maybe your atty could ask that you be allowed to get a lump sum from that acct while the div is going on.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 08-23-2008 - 8:24pm

I know all this court stuff can drive a person nuts.

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Registered: 08-11-2008
Sun, 08-24-2008 - 6:45am

My STBX did the same thing to me.

Emom13

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Registered: 12-19-2001
Sun, 08-24-2008 - 12:29pm

Movingonthistime,


Congratulations why?

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Registered: 03-30-2008
Sun, 08-24-2008 - 2:09pm

Well I got yesterday's mail from the mailbox today...had a notice from the bank saying the account was overdrawn and they debited a linked credit card to cover the overage. Great. He's such an arse. And to top it all off it's the children's birthdays this weekend...one yesterday, one today. I'm exhausted trying to make it a happy, fun weekend for them, all the while being panicked and scared. His actions and such just sux. And not that I wanted any contact with him, but he hasn't even attempted to contact the children. It's bad enough he's a crappy husband, but now he's