My husband left my daughter and I last summer to return to his hometown which is in another state. I had to save up money to retain a lawyer and finally in February, I found one. The divorce is on the premise of adultery, abandonment, physical and emotional abuse. My lawyer is taking so long with the process--what can I do to speed it up. I can't fire my attorney because that would be $1000 down the drain. Also, child support has not even started. I am ready to be DIVORCED--so that I and my daughter can move on with our lives. I am located in Mississippi and my husband is in Florida.
Please help! What can I say to my lawyer to speed up the process?
2007-07-06 16:11:30 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah Sue 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
first thing you should understand is that your lawyer works FOR you. you have every right to ask him/her what the delay is..where they are in the process, etc.
you also should know that they are legally entitled to "zealous" representation (use those words) or else they can be sued!
it could be that your lawyer is dragging his/her feet because they are over booked, not making enough money on your case..none of which is good reason for not moving along with your case.
all stuff i learned in hindsight..
2007-07-06 17:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by shyanne 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the ms bar ask them that very question, also make an appointment,go in sit down across from attorney look him in the eye and say "where are we in this divorce case? what is next? how much longer? can we speed this up? BE FIRM {oh by the way, it took me 2 years to get a divorce in texas}
2007-07-06 23:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by inkme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So why aren't you constantly on the phone with him getting details? In NC, it takes an entire year for a divorce to go thru, because so many file, and then change their minds, so they have everyone involved wait just in case they decide to get back together.
2007-07-06 23:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the court process takes a LONG time... my divorce took 9 months (it was contested with custody)... but, you can try to enlist the services of your local child support enforcement agency (should be in phone book) or could see your local Department of Human Services / Social Services to see if they have aid they can give you in the meantime...
Sorry for your troubles..
Wildflower
2007-07-06 23:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Wildflower 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
divorce is a long process unless its uncontested or no-fault. my divorce was 1 year of separation & 1 year to finalize the terms.
2007-07-06 23:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by hi91977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These things take time.
They have to find him, wait for the judge to set a date, do background checks and check into his finances, that takes weeks, compile all the information, and then look up laws to see what's fair to ask for, then you get to go to court.
2007-07-06 23:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋