Family Forum / Marriage / Divorce / October 2004

Good story on the lawsuits brought seeking changes in custody laws.
http://tinyurl.com/59h5o
(Cross-posted because I'm feeling lazy today.)

Has anybody read either _Splitting_, or _High Conflict Personalities_? Both
are by William A Eddy.
Also, has anybody read _Stop Walking on Eggshells_ by Mason & Kreger?
If so, were these books worthwhile for you? Did they help your divorce? Did

Just got done with a meeting between attorneys and my ex.  I had filed
a motion to enforce, and of contempt since my ex had not allowed me my
joint custody visits as outlined in divorce decree (Made excuses such
as, he wants to play with his friend, he is sleeping).  Further, she

...who cares?
And, and, and.....I had SEX.   GOOD SEX.   LOTS of GOOD SEX.
Did I say I had sex?
It was a pretty amazing 10 seconds of great sex, too.

Hey everyone,
 I am a newly divorced mother with 3 children and my ex is giving me a hard
time over everything...I mean everything.  If I said the sky was blue, he
would go to great lengths to prove me wrong..lol.   We are trying to settle

anyone have experience with child support collection agencys that charge a
fee (25-40%)????

The ex and I are signing papers very amicably, and we've agreed to
what I think is a fair rehabilitative alimony payment for a few years
or until she gets on her feet to the point where she can live
comfortably, whichever comes first. I'm fine with this, but what

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyWoman/story?id=128023&page=1
I like the end, about George Washington

I have a meeting with my lawyer tomorrow. I was going to write a letter but
feared they would drop me as a client after they read it and after I put so
much money into them. I did call and interview other lawyers and while on the
phone they pulled my docket and said with who you ...

Hi. I'm new to this group; this is my first posting. I have been
separated for six months and realize that I could probably benefit
from hearing from others in similar situations.
I have been separated for six months. Since my husband and I split up,

I'm feeling really low tonight, really guilty.  Last night I tried to
talk to my husband & he told me that unless I wanted to talk to him
about "business", meaning anything to do with the bills & such, he
didn't want to speak to me at all or even look at me.  Then he made a

John Kerry is a wine-and-cheese-loving Francophile!
If elected, murder, robbery, rape, adultery and incest will be openly
taught and practiced!
Best - Fido

Ask yourself these questions before entering a second or third marriage:
z Have you seen him/her with the flu or another very unpleasant malady?
z If there are children under 18 (75% of such marriages fail!) have you
developed clear guidelines about how parenting and custody will be ...

Cet homme  m'a fait vivre l'enfer cette année  et m'a fait perdre une année
de ma vie avec ses conneries..
C'est un trou de cul ce Claude et je ne peux admettre  qu'un homme soit
aussi FAIBLE .

 Should you try to go through the mediator route before going to an
attorney?
Also, being ignorant on the subject, how much (a ball park figure) would a
pretty simple, not much in possessions ( a house and simple furnishings) and