Like the title says. We need help badly finding a lawyer who can and will effectively convey MY message to a judge (regarding my divorce and ex). My last lawyer (the one I used during the actual divorce) did a fair job at getting the results I wanted (basically the statute), but was poor at holding the judge, the law, and procedure accountable. I'm going to need someone better this time. Please advise if you have real experience. Hearsay won't be too helpful here... TIA
Stormer
Stormer
if this is your 2nd time around ,,you don't need a lawyer.
you need a shrink,lol
kristylynn
you need a shrink,lol
kristylynn
Thank you Kristylynn for your valuable contribution to the topic.
It appears that your advice is on par with your reading skills. Substandard. Stormer is seeking an attorney to help with issues regarding an ex, not a current spouse.
Stormer, sent you an email.
Ali
It appears that your advice is on par with your reading skills. Substandard. Stormer is seeking an attorney to help with issues regarding an ex, not a current spouse.
Stormer, sent you an email.
Ali
"if this is your 2nd time around ,,you don't need a lawyer.
you need a shrink,lol
kristylynn"
^That was extremely lame. Thanks a bunch! :/
you need a shrink,lol
kristylynn"
^That was extremely lame. Thanks a bunch! :/
PET4489,
Thank you for a well thought out, and honest response. Of course we are looking for justice, or what is right and correct. Of course our perspective is ours, and is probably biased in some way, we've tried to look at the situation as honestly as we can, and from both sides. Anyway, again, thank you for the useful and helpful reply.
-Stormer
Thank you for a well thought out, and honest response. Of course we are looking for justice, or what is right and correct. Of course our perspective is ours, and is probably biased in some way, we've tried to look at the situation as honestly as we can, and from both sides. Anyway, again, thank you for the useful and helpful reply.
-Stormer
I'm going to assum it is to correct things already set unlike everyone who seems to think it is a second divorce for a better idea so i don't send you to the same lawyer it would be helpful to know who helped you if you'd like you can email me here!
Try the lawfirm of PHUC,LONG & HARDIN, I hear they do great work
I've tried to send you an email but the button isn't working. I have names of very good family lawyers in SLC, I'll pass them on in a private email.
Don't forget the old saying "someone who represents himself in a court of law has a fool for a client." Knowing the rules and statutes does not overcome the personal relationships these lawyers have with the judge's and commissioners who hear these cases. An earlier post is accurate, an agressive lawyer does not necessarily mean an effective lawyer.
The law is not a game to dabble in. Hire an attorney respected by his/her peers and you will find that the system is not always broken.
Don't forget the old saying "someone who represents himself in a court of law has a fool for a client." Knowing the rules and statutes does not overcome the personal relationships these lawyers have with the judge's and commissioners who hear these cases. An earlier post is accurate, an agressive lawyer does not necessarily mean an effective lawyer.
The law is not a game to dabble in. Hire an attorney respected by his/her peers and you will find that the system is not always broken.
Great posts. I appreciate all the valid input. I definitely agree that it is best to be at least somewhat informed and not place everything in the hands of a lawyer...then see what happens. You need to manage any lawyer you have and point out any areas that are being over looked, IMO. Not lawyer will ever have the same stake in a situation as you (we) do, no matter what they charge. We just wanted to avoid getting a lawyer who is unmotivated/ or uninformed, etc. Thanks again for all the input.
Just so everyone knows what's going on, "she" got divorced. Decree was signed and agreed upon. He's stopped meeting his obligations awhile ago, which she has NOT pursued, and now he is filing for complete custody. his reasoning for custody is that she "interfered w/parent-time". That never happened and the only limiting factor in the ex's time w/his son, has been HIM, not coming due to a variety of lame-assed reasons. He's basically a dead-beat Dad, IMO.
So that, in a nut shell is the situation that we're faced w/currently.
Just so everyone knows what's going on, "she" got divorced. Decree was signed and agreed upon. He's stopped meeting his obligations awhile ago, which she has NOT pursued, and now he is filing for complete custody. his reasoning for custody is that she "interfered w/parent-time". That never happened and the only limiting factor in the ex's time w/his son, has been HIM, not coming due to a variety of lame-assed reasons. He's basically a dead-beat Dad, IMO.
So that, in a nut shell is the situation that we're faced w/currently.
I have to agree with INDEP0102, the more you know about the law yourself will help you when it comes to dealing with an attorney. When I went through my divorce my attorney kept dragging his feet and telling me things that weren't exactly true. I logged onto my states law code site and downloaded all pertinent information regarding divorce and child custody. From that point on when my attorney would bring something up that I knew wasn't the case I would quote the law and reference the code number to him. This surprised him to say the least but from that point on he never tried to jack me around and followed my instructions to the letter.
Good luck, finding an aggressive attorney is tough no matter where you live.
Ed
Good luck, finding an aggressive attorney is tough no matter where you live.
Ed
I have many lawyers all specializing.
Can hook you up.
Lemme know. won't post names for public view.
High profile.
Can hook you up.
Lemme know. won't post names for public view.
High profile.
Good suggestions. We already have a very descriptive and accurate time line. I'm keen on the tape recorder idea for a couple reasons, and have already considered that too.
Thanks again to everyone who's posted!
Thanks again to everyone who's posted!
INDEP0102 knows what he is talking about. Had I taken his advice more seriously my position would be much better(Yes I know your reading this so quite laughing Mr. I). It is amazing how quickly someone can change from the person you loved and trusted into a hateful, selfish ******. I wish you the best luck in the world finding an attorney that will do the job to your satisfaction.
-k-
-k-
you might try dart adamson and donovan out of slc
On the more humorus side there is always the law firm of "Smith & Wesson" the key is to not get counter charges....lol
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Mar 28, 2008 - 8:22 pm
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On the more humorus side there is always the law firm of "Smith & Wesson" the key is to not get counter charges....lol
If only it was possible ihave one in mind i would hire this firm for lol!
Hope you have some good money minimum for a custody just to get in the door was 10 grand then it goes up as it takes longer
i hope yours is not as muchI attempted prepaid legal but they wont touch most family law
only thing they cover is normal civil law
i sue you cause your dog pooped on my lawn type of crap