Divorce

[Disney Doll]

I did state that the spouse, who never worked during the marriage, has already demanded 1/2 of my friend's salary. I think that is enough to think that collaborative divorce will not work in this situation. I also said that the spouse was very controlling during the marriage (something they both hid very well from the rest of the world) and has done other things, which I'm not going to mention here, that would cause me to believe that they are not interested in doing what is best for both of them. I think it's fair from what I've said to believe that collaborative divorce would not work for these two.

Based on what you have posted I would not share an attorney, particularly since the attorney her spouse wants to share is a friend of HIS family...who do you think the attorney is going to be looking out for?????

First of all, there are formulas for spousal support, so he can "demand' all he wants, ultimately they need to go by the formula.

What she is doing is still being controlled by him, even as she is trying to work her way out from under his control. Or at least, what he is doing is still trying to control her even as he realizes that he will soon not be able to.

Tell her to get her own attorney. Preferably the biggest shark she can find because this guy's not going to go down without a fight.

 

[RitaE]

Originally Posted by NikitaZee View Post
My first husband and I shared a divorce attorney. We had no children, no property and I didn't want spousal support. We agreed on who kept what as far as possessions, and our split was agreed upon and amicable. For a divorce as uncomplicated as ours was, sharing our attorney was just fine. We had no problems with the actual divorce, and saved money by doing it that way.

that.

when my BIL was divorced a couple of years ago the racked up over $10,000 in legal fees (charged to my MIL's credit cards) fighting over two used cars, 401k valued at about $850 and 3 rooms of furniture in their rented apartment. No kids or anything like that. It was ridiculous.

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Sorry didn't read through everything, but I would think any good attorney would tell them that he/she can not represent both parties.