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I have just one quick
question.
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I can't go to court
for any relief/help because I don't have a one year separation yet.
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I can't go to court
because my husband won't move out.
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I'm married, have a
couple of kids, and own a home. I'd like to avoid court, divorce my
wife in the next month, and do it for less than $1,000. I know this is
possible because I saw an advertisement on the internet.
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I have no financial
obligations on the marital home because both the deed and mortgage are in my
spouse's name, the home's value is "upside down," and I've told my spouse
that he can have the home.
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It's always best to
get something in writing right away.
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The law says our marital property
and debts must be split 50/50.
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I'm entitled to 50/50
custody of my kids.
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I've been sleeping in a separate bedroom,
so I'm already "legally" separated from my wife.
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I won't need to pay spousal support because my wife can work.
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The spousal support I pay will only last for 50% of the length
of our marriage.
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Big law firms or "top
ten list" lawyers are better than small law firms or solo attorneys.
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My wife needs to account for how she spends the support I give
her.
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The judge won't order the marital home to be sold because I have
children and they need a place to live.
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If I move out, I'll be
charged with desertion or abandonment.
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We've only been married for a couple of years, so my wife won't
get a portion of my future retirement.
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I'm not turning over any financial records unless ordered by a
judge.
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Reaching a quick
settlement agreement is always best.
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My husband committed adultery, so I get the house.
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Neither of us has any "fault grounds" so this case will be
required to settle out of court.
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Child support is just a formula, so there is no reason to go to
court or argue about the amount.
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If the judge splits
the assets 50/50 then she'll split the debts 50/50.
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I don't need a vocational expert at trial, I can testify to what
my unemployed wife should be earning.
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The judge will order my husband to abstain from drinking alcohol, make sure
our children eat their vegetables, do their homework, and
wear a helmet when riding their bikes.
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The court will order
my spouse to pay most of my attorney fees.
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If I sign a settlement
agreement drafted by my spouse, then we can always go to court and change it
later.
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The attorneys want us to go to trial so they
can make more money.
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The attorneys want us to settle so they don't have to
work hard and prepare for trial.
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The judge will hear my story and fix
everything in her court order.
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I can save a bunch of
money by borrowing a friend's marital settlement agreement and just making a
few changes without a lawyer.
