my husband and i of four years have finally decided to call it quits. we have one daughter together. we typed up a list of things that we agreed on such as custody, property and etc and then we signed it and had it notarized. he told me this morning that he wanted me to go ahead and file. we agreed to try an uncontested divorce but i was wondering if that was possible when a child is involved. he also told me that i need to hurry up and move out but i'm not sure if that is the smartest thing to do. i haven't talked to a lawyer. i live in the summerfields area-northeast fort worth so if anyone knows a good inexpensive lawyer who could handle an uncontested divorce that would be great. this will be his third divorce and my first so i am very scared because he knows what he is doing and i of course do not. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thank you ladies to those of you who took the time to respond. i was so afraid i would have to move quickly but i took the great of advice that i was given and decided to wait until i talk to a lawyer. i have an appt of friday morning. God bless you all!
I haven't experienced divorce personally but my advice is to know everything about it and don't let him make you make quick decisions. Women get screwed all of the time like this. Talk to a lawyer and fast. Don't move out until you know your rights.
If you can pay for advice, I would call Loveless & Loveless in Denton. They are very reasonable and very understanding. I've never been divorced, but a friend of mine works there so I know it's a good place.
Paid advice is the best advice, but any advice from an attorney is better than. none. At least call Vicki Schmidt at Loveless and ask how much a consultation would be....
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Speeking from exp have a lawyer! I was lucky that I worked for a large firm and I didnt have to pay for my atty one of the best in town. Funny thing is it was my mother's atty when my parents divorced and it ran her over $10,000.
I had a very easy divorce but we didnt have children and was uncontested as well. I moved out and we agreed on who would get what. We decided who would get what bills, etc. The good thing is that we were still friends and still very much cared for eachother. But a lawyer is a great mediator. They can give you the best advice when your mind is in a emotional crisis.
I heard this once and it is funny but true.
"Any person who has themselves for a client...has a fool for an atty." Since you do have a child a family law atty can make sure that you are taken care of re child support.
And why is he booting you out??? You are the one with the child.
I wish you the best and my best advice is dont fight over the small stuff like who is going to get the washing machine. It is just not worth it!
Good luck and I will pray for a fast, quick and painless divorce.
If I'm right, if you file he is the one who has to move out. If you move out he can change his mind and say that you abandoned him and your daughter. Or worse that you kidnapped her and call an amber alert. I have a friend that had this done to her! Who knows what could happen....sorry to throw that out there but I was going to divorce mine at the six year mark and didn't for a personal reason. If I were in your shoes I would call West Texas Legal Aid first thing in the morning and get over there. I think you can even walk in for an emergency appointment but I'm not 100% sure on that. The number is ###-###-####.
