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One thing that helped a friend of mine in a custody battle once was character witnesses. He had several friends stand up and say what a great father he was a what a train wreck of a mother his ex was. Also, several people wrote letters to the same effect.
Location: Boonies of Georgia ~~~~ nuttier than a squirrel turd !
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He needs to consult with a lawyer now - before the baby is born - to start putting a plan of action in place. A paternity test is a given. He needs to start planning right now. He may not be seen as "the bad guy" if he stops paying her rent and utilities, but he really needs to get some good advice from a certified specialist.
He, having never been in any kind of trouble, get quite nervous when the word "attorney" comes up.
(1)With the financial mess his is in at this moment he does not have the funds just yet to consult an attorney. (If I payed for it, I'd be bailing him out, wouldn't I)
(2) He works out of state which makes it hard for him to see an attorney familiar with this states law. He cannot justify to himself, taking a few days off from work to see an attorney when he has a baby on the way to support.
He did come to me last weekend and asked me if I would handle his finances because he does not trust her any longer. So hopefully, it won't be long before he can get the money up to see an attorney.
Okay, what do you think people? Should she pony up the money for an attorney? Consider it a long-term investment?
Loan him the money. Give him X number of years to pay it back, and stick to the schedule. Even if it's just $5/month to start with, at least he is acknowledging the responsibility.
Also, there are sources for free legal advice. Check with your state bar association.
Okay, what do you think people? Should she pony up the money for an attorney? Consider it a long-term investment?
YES! It will be less than what it will cost you in the long run if you dont get a handle on it now. My son married a crazy be atch, now divorced with 2 kids, one conceived after the divorce, yeah a real genius. I so wish I had got the $ for a good attorney years ago. She has and still is making everyones life miserable.
Get an attorney, set up payments, rural legal services, whatever it takes and get her out and go for custody.
Location: Boonies of Georgia ~~~~ nuttier than a squirrel turd !
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Is she really going through a divorce? Where is her ex husband? How many months pregnant is she?
Yes, she is legally married. Her X is in Mississippi, we are in Georgia.
Her divorce was supposed to be final in August, but some reason X has not signed.
Baby is due in late May, supposedly, making her 4-5 months prego.
I think there is one in every family -- I cringe as I write this. For the love and sake of all -- please tell your son to run away from this woman as far as he can. Then, take him and do your level best to knock some sense in him (even though you know it won't work but it will make you feel better).
Your story is a carbon copy of my nephew. This woman knows how to get what she wants. And not to worry, if you or your son can not provide that for her, she will find another man who will, because there will always be someone out there dumb enough to fall for her type.
Sad that she is pregnant - this makes her all the more dangerous. You have my utmost sympathy.
Absolutely help him with the attorney at this point. This would not be babying him. If it were my son there is no question but that I would help him in this regard. He needs sound legal advice and if he needs to take a couple of days off to get it, it will be time well spent. Otherwise, he faces a lifetime of problems. He needs to protect himself and his child, if indeed the child is his.
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In Googling "free legal advise" I came across a site on family law "just answer".
Requiring $15.00 good faith payment ---- scam or safe ? your opinion
Probably not going to use it. Just curious
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