A big question ...need some advice
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A big question ...need some advice
| Mon, 02-07-2005 - 5:06pm |
Hi All...i need some advice.My stbx is the one paying for our divorce,he has choosen the attorney ect.Do you think i need to get a attorney?,i don't really have any money to pay for one..I could call legal aid i guess.Also i work in a doctors office and we know a few attorney's, i could get some advice from them.I also contacted the district attorney's office/family court to get paperwork for child support,they tell me it could take 4-6months to process...any advice would be great.I have a 6 month old baby look after and i am worried about finances after the divorce...tia Linda and baby Kai

At the very least, you need to either hire, or find an attorney to look through the settlement agreement that your stbx's attorney writes. This agreement is critically important in your future, as well as your stbx, and you just want to make sure your interests are protected... I'm not saying that you need to screw him... I'm just saying that you should make sure that someone with your interests in mind reviews the agreement, prior to you signing it...
Good Luck!
Julie
Yes.... find someone to look over the documents for you.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~
His attorney does not have YOUR interest at heart. If your ex is a fair man, you can work that way, but go see an attorney. You can ask around and get some free informaiton from those that have gone through a divorce. Your ex might be being nice because you're willing to let him take you to the cleaners..........or, he might be being fair. Take care of yourself, no one else will!
Be informed, do some research. Go to a mediator, at least you'll have input. What happens if you don't agree to what he wants? Have you both agreed on everything and are just using an attorney to solidify the paperwork?
Be careful..........the papers are VERY important.