Need Divorce Atty ASAP

A.,

This happened to me to. Robert Carpenter is a friend of mine, he handled my divorce. He is very patient and understanding. His contact number is ###-###-####. His office is in Denton. If you need any other info please feel free to email me.

M.

I agree with Erika... take a few days to reflect. Unless you're in physical danger, things are probably the worst they will ever be right now. So things can only get better. A counselor is a great idea... whether or not you get the divorce or not, you need to sort this out for yourself.

Hang in there, try not to let the girls get into this and take your time.

If you need a divorce attorney in Denton, I had a friend that worked for

http://www.cmloveless.com/

Loveless & Loveless... I know the name is awful but that's who they are and family law is what they do.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

100% Ditto to Erika.

Good luck, girl. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

S.

I had to agonize for a very long time before I could finally make the decision to divorce. We didn't have an immediate crisis like cheating to spur me to move faster. Soooo many factors weigh into the decision. Like: What is the quality of your relationship otherwise? Is the cheating an aberration in what is otherwise a decent marriage? Or are your girls being exposed to daily anger and unhappiness and a poor example of how a man and woman should treat each other (even before the cheating)?

I agree with the previous posters that counseling, thinking about it, etc. etc. is crucial. But if the affair has thrown your marriage into a crisis, it might be a good idea to do that thinking and soul-searching while separated. If you file for divorce and get temporary orders, there is nothing that says you have to go through with it if you change your mind later. I think you have a year. You can spend that year in counseling, with and/or without your husband, and really think it through.

That's just one option, anyway.

And -- just my two cents' worth -- there is a ton of research pointing in BOTH directions when it comes to the effect of divorce on children. It's a hard kind of research to do without underlying bias in one direction or another. I have zero doubt in my mind that my kids are better off with their dad and me apart. I used to wish my parents would get a divorce because they were so miserable, and I had no positive, happy parent in my life showing me how to really live. Each situaton is SO individual. Again, counseling helps.

If/when you do decide to file, I highly recommend Andrew Passons. He handled my divorce, and was very sharp, compassionate, and professional. His contact info. is:

Andrew J. Passons

Law Office of Mark Lewis

509 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite A

Denton, Texas 76201

###-###-####

###-###-#### - fax

Good luck to you. You WILL get through this, and your girls WILL be OK! Hugs :)

I am so sorry you are going through this drama in your life...even though it is gut-wrenchingly horrible, the saying goes "this too shall pass." I agree with the others...the knee-jerk reaction to the pain he has caused you is to get a divorce. Seems like the quick way to get rid of the source of your pain. Keep in mind, he will be in your life until your youngest child turns 18. Step back a minute, and take care of YOU. Seek wise counsel, including professional help. If he won't go with you, go by yourself. After you've gotten the help you need, you can make a rational decision based on all factors involved. I will keep you and your family in my prayers...please let us know how things are going.

I don't know anyone, I just wanted to say I'm so sorry, and you are doing the right thing! Hugs!

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you get all the help you need.

A.,
I just went through what you are going through about 2 1/2 years ago. I used a friend of a friend that is in Richardson. I had a lawyer reffered to me that is in Lewisville on Main street. I can't remember her name, will be in yellow pages though.
Trust me when I say I know exactly what you are going through. If you would like someone to talk to call me...###-###-####.
L.

From the category list on the left, choose family and parenting, then divorce and custody. Several people have given referrals for attorneys that seem very good.

Good luck with everything.

~ t

A.,
My girlfriend's husband is a lawyer. I've never used him personally but he's a great guy. They have offices in Lewisville and I think they have one in Dallas. His name is Patrick Wright and their website is http://www.thewrightlawyers.com/.
Good luck and God bless!
D.