Divorce Update....

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Registered: 02-16-2004
Divorce Update....
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Fri, 03-19-2004 - 11:16am
Well, I saw an attorney yesterday and her price was SOOOO high! Her retainer cost as much as my wedding! It's sort of ironic. Anyway, I have an appointment with another attorney on Monday, and the retainer is lower and the attorney is actually located closer to me, so it will end up being more convenient. Just wish me luck and hopefully, papers will be served this time next week or the week after. Wish me luck in keeping myself and the kids safe and happy. I'm going to be needing all of you as I go through this! Hugs to all of you!
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 11:46am
I hope you find that lawyer who can cost you less than the wedding costed soon!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Registered: 10-13-2003
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 11:49am
Good luck NRY!
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 1:16pm
HI NRY, OMG that is crazy! I hope the other attorney works out better for you. Please keep me posted! Good Luck! NMR
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Registered: 01-05-2004
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 5:26pm
Good luck finding an attorney soon. I had no idea they were so expensive. It doesn't seem fair that you should have to worry about yours and your kids safety because of money.

I hope the attorney on Monday works out.

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Registered: 02-16-2004
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 10:49am
I'll let everyone know...the appointment is in an hour.
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Registered: 02-03-2004
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 1:05pm
Thinking about you today, NRY. Keep your chin up. We're on your side.
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Registered: 02-16-2004
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 3:53pm
Thanks for the positive thoughts. This is such a stressful time for me right now. I retained an attorney this afternoon....the ball is rolling now, so to speak. So, of course, I sat there and cried in the attorney's office. I know I am doing the right thing for me and for the children, but it is very bittersweet. It's hard to be happy about something so sad. I am going to move out next week and into a house that my dad owns, but the kids and I will be in a house to ourselves. It's small, but very nice...just perfect for us. Papers will be served the day after I move out (or Monday, since I'm moving on a Friday). Then the custody hearing will be in April. I will keep you all updated as to what's going on. I know there are people contemplating divorces and perhaps my keeping a timeline of what happens will help someone else.

By the way, MM is out of town and doesn't know all that has happened. With him being out of town, being able to talk to all of you has been a godsend. Thanks for everything!

(((HUGS)))

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Registered: 02-03-2004
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 4:00pm
NRY.... do something nice for yourself too. Even if it's such a little thing as to go to a movie or take a nice relaxing bubble bath. You are special and you're making a tough decision in a bad situation. But you're gutsy and smart and a great mother. Don't ever think anything different, no matter how much tougher it gets. You're in my thoughts!
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Registered: 02-16-2004
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 4:04pm
Thank you, saturday.....you don't know how much I appreciate that.