Hedoesn't want to screw up his immigration status. He put me through hell through the whole relationship. I also supported him and the rest of our family on one income. Should I wait for him to pay for it since I'm not in the financial situation to do so as a single mother?
2006-10-17 11:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
As a paralegal, it really depends on the state you live in. If you're in Tennessee, just be CAREFUL, but let him take care of it. You may still end up with half of the Court costs - which around here range from $200 - $600 depending on what paperwork is filed, number of court appearances, etc... but if there is no joint marital property, no joint marital debt and no children from this marraige, I dont' see why you should pay for an attorney. However, if there is any of the above, you need to go ahead and do so to protect yourself, your children and your credit.
2006-10-17 11:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by ladygodiva0220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your case I'd say yes and no. Since you have a bit of a stick to hold over him, his immigrant status, he may not want to jerk you around, but since you have children, it seems to me that some provisions will need to be made for them, visitation, support, etc. and for this you may require legal counsel for their protection. As stated, states vary, but almost all today have provision for doing your own divorce. There are numerous websites with information on a national basis.
I let my second wife get the divorce and had no problems. But I walked out leaving an expensive house, and with almost just the shirt on my back. I was that happy to get out. There were no children, there was no settlement, and she claimed fraudulent grounds to rush the divorce through. She paid all costs; I only had to sign the papers. However, this is not your case; so I'd suggest that you at least consult someone for some advice at a minimal cost to you.
2006-10-18 00:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Nightwriter21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think both of you can come to an ambiable agreement then yes let him pay since he has aready retained . why waste money on another lawyer if you don't have to after all how many lawyers out there are going to want to help the both of you? most of them are in it for them selves and the $$$.
2006-10-17 19:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no divorce with children is considered to be cut and dry. Your ex husbands lawyer will only protect your husband and not you. You need to get your own lawyer to protect your best interests. Many lawyers will take payments on a installment basis (I know mine did) so, you may want to contact a lawyer to see if payments can be worked out.
2006-10-17 18:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by cee cee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. I'd wait and let him handle it. As long as they do it right and you come out okay in the end.
2006-10-17 18:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by PRL8268 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELL YES
2006-10-17 18:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by sbb96 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. do it
2006-10-17 18:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by abcdefg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋