divorce attorneys have big balls (guys, family, call, professional)

[2mares]

I got a funny letter form my divorce attorney (divorce was final as of fall ’09).
During the whole experience he and his associates were incompetent to say the very least. I had to correct nearly every document they drew up and push to get them to take any action. Between them and my ex dragging it out for 18 months I question who he was actually working for.

I had to provide all warranty deeds for them to draw up quit claim deeds. Two for him to sign on my properties and one for me to sign on his property. Initially they didn’t draw up one of mine and pushed me to sign off on his before I got my settlement, yea right. After 18 mo. Of hell I finally got my settlement, signed off on the deed in his office under the supervision of his associate and the divorce was finial.

The letter I received yesterday from my ex attorney claims “I never did actually sign” the deed due to “all the confusion” and would I sign enclosed copy in front of a notary and return it to his office so my ex can have it registered (18 months after the divorce).
BAAAHHHHHH HA HA!

Do you think I have any legal obligation to do so?
What would you do?

[akck]

I would call my new attorney to see what options are available to me. I'm assuming it's the deed to his property.

[2mares]

You think I should shell out another $1000 or so to hire another attorney because my previous attorney, my ex's attorney and my ex dont have the original or a copy of the signed quit claim deed?

[phonelady61]

i would just send it back signed and enclose a note "Leave me alone forever now " . a notary does not cost that much and little to shell out really . take care and be done with it .

[crabman1]

You can usually do a brief consult for cheap and the price will be put forth toward the action if you decide to pursue.

[JustJulia]

I'd sign it in front of a notary and send it in an envelope addressed to Dumb & Dumber, c/o ...

[2mares]

I already signed the thing a year and a half ago.
You guys are no fun. I was thinking more along the lines of having someone take a photo of me setting fire to the document while showing them they are no. 1 and retun that to them in their self addressed stamped envelope.

[Strel]

IMHO, one has to have a few screws loose to even want to practice family law.

I handled a few pro bono cases, that was enough to convince me that it's no way to make a living.

[2mares]

Originally Posted by JustJulia

I'd sign it in front of a notary and send it in an envelope addressed to Dumb & Dumber, c/o ...

. I like that, but Ive already let them know what I think about their professional abilities. That might be a little redundant.

[WhyShouldIWorry]

... they are swollen from their recent encounter with their client's ex.