Divorce Lawyer Recommendations!

[scout man]

Unfortunately my wife left me a little bit ago, and up until now it appeared as though a no-contest divorce was going to work out, but it seems that is no longer the case. If anyone has a recommendation of a good lawyer, or a bad lawyer to stay away from, I would appreaciate it. Thanks.

[The StRanger]

Very sad to hear. Or happy for ya..
Ether way, my last divorce was in like the late 70s

[scout man]

no, this was her choice, not mine. And now she is suddenly deciding to make it more difficult. (I am sure a lawyer or friend told her she was being too nice)

[The StRanger]

Any kids ?

[scout man]

Fortunately not. In fact, that was part of the problem, was she suddenly decided she never wanted to have them, even though she knew all along that I did. But fortunately for this part of it that isnt something we have to deal with.

[The StRanger]

With no kids it should be simple
Ya, Sounds like time to have someone on youre side
Good luck. Wish I had help for ya.

[scout man]

yea, really what it come down to is she walked away from the house an everything and said she didnt want it, now she decides she wants half the equity in the house. We have only been here about 2 years, but we got a steal on the house, so I fear there is far more equity than I could afford to pay her, and I have absolutely no intention of moving.

[AccordRanger]

Sorry to hear Steve. I hope everything works out for you.

[Hypoid]

Bummer for sure! A judge can order joint property sold and split down the middle. The court won't horse around with a he-said, she-said.

It has been nearly 15 years, but David Piper represented me. He was one of the attorneys at Beck and Cassinis (sp).

Good luck!

[Brad]

Sorry to hear Steve, I wish I knew a lawyer to recommend. I truly hope you keep your house.

[Rick]

buy her out. offer some cash and see if she leaves.

[scout man]

thats what I am thinking, but I need to talk to a lawyer about it. I know a judge could order me to sell the place and that is exactly what needs to not happen. I dont want to move, have too much stuff to move, and with my self employment trying to buy another house is extremely challenging. Mike, did you feel they were a good firm?

[Chris]

scout man previously posted:

[scout man]

thanks Chris. I appreciate the recommendation, as well as the truth there. I have been thinking its better without lawyers too, and everyone told me I was foolish to consider that. I think you are right though, if I can get her to settle without lawyers its probably going to be far far cheaper. Would still appreciate the lawyer name when you dig it up though.

[Patrolman]

Sorry to hear Steve. As everyone else has stated, the only people who are going to win here are the lawyers. Better to try to keep them out of the process so you both come out ahead, but if push comes to shove, then you have no choice. Sorry I can't make a recommendation.

[Jackie]

Sorry to hear, Steve. One of my sisters walked out on her husband and 2 kids after a "heated dispute" and when it came down to divorce, he got everything including full custody of the kids and she had to pay support because she left. Although she never intended to leave her kids - that's the way it worked out. Your wife may not have intended to leave her financial investment in the house, but... maybe she did (???) Wish I could offer a good resource, but I can't. Good luck in getting things settled and moving on.

[scout man]

interesting. Was that in Colorado? I know thats one thing could be at my dissadvantage is that colorado is a no fault state, which means they dont really care that she walked out on me. I could be wrong though.

[xaza]

Yeah CO is a no fault state. It also is a state that when dealing with children they fight for fathers rights too. Lawyers will drag the proceedings longer and run up the tab, they did on me in 2002-3. If the judge orders things to be sold and split you could always hire someone(forget what they are called) to make the offer on the house. Your name does not need to be revealed until paper signing. Good luck with things, sounds like you are better off.

[Chris]

PM sent Steve.

I was involved with "Fathers' Rights" when I lived in MN and it sounds like Jackie's sister's ex was among the successes men gained in the state. Also the basis for my comment about Steve being "abandoned."

[96blkbeauty]

No advice here...i've never gone through something like this.

Just wanted to wish ya the best. Hope you come out ahead.