I was presented by my husband this last week with the heads up that he sent off divorce paperwork to his lawyer. News to me that he had a lawyer! Now I need to find a lawyer that will do a really great job for me. I don't know if he is going to fight me for my daughter. I have to be prepared for that. So, I have to have someone that is really good so if that does happen, I have full custody and he is lucky he has visitation.
A little garbage that is so embarassing. I am in a very controling relationship. He doesnt' let me do any of the bills dispite my many requests and cries over the years. We have been together for nearly 15 years but married for 5. I was only put on the checking acct because I told him I wouldn't marry him unless he did. Everything but the house and checking acct is in his name only. The savings acct., cars, bills(whatever they are?!) are in his name. I had two credit cars in my own name and a few months ago when we started fighting, he stopped paying them so now they are in collections. He makes it were there isn't enouph money in the acct for me to pay them.
His mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and we don't think she will make it through the chemo. So, he asked me to quite my job and we are going to move. I did and then started getting our house ready for sale. Then he decided to do this. So now I am franticly looking for a job.
So, the lawyer's retainer can't be that high but I will come up with money. Most importantly I have to know that they are good. I would like to know that someone else used them and they were there for them when it counted. They won if it went to court. The were hard core negotiators. If the had mediators?
If anyone has any suggestions or advice. I have no idea what I am doing. I have never been on my own. I move out from my mom's house into his. I feel like I should be back in the 1940's. The sad thing is I am such a strong and indepent person, the last person you would think to find in this situation.
Open to all suggestions and referrals!!!
I strongly recommend Kristy Piazza from Koons Fuller. When my ex found out that she was my lawyer, he had a hard time finding one for himself because of her bulldog reputation. No one would take him as a client. She is very good but matter-of-fact, whereas her assistant provides the TLC that you need in moments of panic.
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meet with her. you will not be sorry.
good luck.
Hi. I am so sorry for all you are going through. I recently got through a nasty divorce with my spouse who is bipolar and off his medication and I used Clint Brown ###-###-####. He works in a family law firm and is great. He has a reasonable retainer and can help you with your husband and his control over your money. Please send me a message if you want more information. Good luck to you!
Wow! Talk about a surprise! I've been through a nasty divorce and custody battle and I know what it is to be married to a controlling man. I feel for you. I am glad that you are ready to take action! The best defense is to be on the offense. You need a lawyer that is reasonable, successful, great negotiator, that understands what you are going through and can counsel you through it, and that is going to fight for you and get results. Give my husband a call, John Haugen, ###-###-####, he won't let you down. You can also check out his website: www.haugenlawfirm.com. Best wishes and God bless you!
I would recommend Victoria Ingham. She will be great with you and a bulldog with them. She is also reasonably priced. Her number is ###-###-####. Good luck.
Where to start with all that. I have recommended Irv Queal ###-###-####) to many people over many years and most all have been happy. I have not had a divorce yet and I don't have personal experience with his tactics, but I am an attorney and I think highly of his abilities. You need to meet with an attorney that can explain your rights and help you to be realistic. It is unlikely in Texas that the child will be kept from her father; it's more likely you will get joint custody and a schedule of holidays and visitation. The good news, though, is that as long as you have been married, all your income has been community income; so some of that money is yours even if it's in his checking account. Your attorney will be able to help you to access your money so that you can pay attorney fees. You should work to get a job to help you get your sanity back and know where you will get funds from; it's often hard to count on child support etc. If you really cannot afford an attorney, you can go to North Texas Legal Services to get free assistance. Check out divorce support groups; perhaps at your church. Perhaps there is someone at your church that can counsel you on handling your finances; if not, talk with someone in your family that can give you some pointers. You cannot allow his poor behavior to make you feel inadequate to manage your finances; you are perfectly capable of doing it. Good luck and take care.
DO NOT use Megan Rachel.
first of all you have to be strong and sweet at the same time. The controlling style he has, you have accepted along the way. My divorce cost $400, and attorney that only supplies the paper work and when there is no contest for things. You might just talk to one, look on the internet, there has to be one. The girl child needs her mother,and you need to hurry up and get a position somewhere, to show him that you are strong and independent, maybe he is sick of the easy way he can control things. Good luck.
This is an old post, but I feel compelled to write.
I am so sorry about the situation the initial poster went through.
My issue is with the person that has written derogatory things about Mr. Irv Queal. He is an attorney with 35+years experience in the Dallas area. The person who wrote negative things about him is the EX-Spouse if his client. She sounds hurt and bitter (which in a divorce situation is very understandable) However, to write things that question his qualifications is absurd. He is a honest, caring, and aggressive lawyer. How often do you find an attorney that possess all of those characteristics? Rarely. He would not have been in this profession for this many years if he did not do an outstanding job for his clients. I have (and will continue to) recommend him to anyone who requires his services. He handles divorces, adoptions, wills (and other family law necessities) He is a highly sought after attorney that has helped many, many people. To cast question on his reputation based on an encounter during a difficult situation is just wrong. Mr. Queal is a man of integrity and wisdom. Anyone who uses his services is fortunate to have him on their side.
A woman that I play tennis with specializes in family law and is in the Addison area. You'll love her!! Let her know T. Jackson sent you.
Barbara A. Cole
Attorney at Law
THE COLE LAW FIRM
5810 Bent Creek Trail
Dallas, TX 75252
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I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I have never had to deal with that but I do have a friend who is a GREAT lawyer. Here is their website: http://www.thewrightlawyers.com/.
Good luck and God bless!
I don't know of any good divorce lawyers, but I felt compelled to tell you how sorry I was that you are in this situation. I hope you get a great lawyer and you and your daughter get out of this horrible relationship.
What county do you live in?
