in Texas, where do u get the ball rolling? Do i have to go up to the courthouse to file an original petition? Do I have to go with a lawyer?
I just completed my divorce today. I had many questions and have been seperated for over a year. I started asking people about an attorney and seeking their recomendations? Some one said look in the greensheet. Thats what I did. Some of listings have a $250 uncontested divorce fee. I set up an appointment and discribed my situation to the paralegal who gave my information to the attorney. I paid the attorney $250 and he drew up the divorce decree. They told me were to go to file for divorce (Family Court Building 1115 Congress) Pay the courts $260. Then wait 61 days and bring back the signed decree. Then go to a court and fill out a few forms and meet with a judge. The key is that you must have a non contested divorce. Then you can get it all done by your self for only $500. All the attorney does is write up the divorce. You can do everything else.
Sorry to hear that man. I'm going through a divorce right now myself. If the two of you can agree on everything, then it will make it much easier and you can do an uncontested divorce. You should get a lawyer to file all of the proper paperwork and draw things up, but as long as its uncontested and you dont have kids, it shouldnt be too expensive. My advice to you is try to remain civil with your spouse throughout the process. It's not always easy to do obviously. Good luck to you. Divorce is such a painful process to go through.
hey if its the right thing to do, I say go for it. plenty more fish in the sea. plus you can have fun with a whole set of new sea creatures now. Play as much PS2 as you see fit. watch tv whenever , and watch whatever you want. hang out with mates to however late you wish... get those forms in man. Quick.
sorry you're going through this. one caveat....everyone thinks they have an "agreed" divorce. few actually do.
since when were you married? that's not a literal question. you just look young and i never would have guessed you were married. you know what actually, yea, when did you get married?
Sorry to hear this prada. I almost started a thread about this topic (but no I am not getting a divorce) yesterday just asking if people thought it is better to remain married but unhappy or to get a divorce. As for me - I have been married a little over 4 months and at times, it has been an incredible struggle. I honestly thought that marriage would be better than what I have experienced! My wife loves me very much, this I know, but there are some things that we just can't ever agree on (mainly financial) which causes the majority of our problems. I just hate the fact that I find myself wishing that my life was the way it was before. Yea, I was single and at times, miserable that I was alone. But I honestly think I am more miserable now than I ever was before I got married. It really depresses me when I think about it. But I have made a promise to myself - I am willing to try to make this work for at least 1 year. If there are still problems/issues, I am going to tell my wife that we are going to counseling. If she refuses, then a divorce may happen. At least, I will know that I tried everything I could to make it work. And if I do wind up getting divorced, there is no 2nd marriage in my future. So my wife is it for me. Either I am with her until the day we die or I am alone.
what i've learned through other people's experiences is that money management is a big issue. couples should take care of that BEFORE getting married. if you've already got one person who's a spender and the other a saver, it'll just compound the problem after you get married. couples should come to an agreement about how it should be spent. of course, it still doesnt' always work out.
This is exactly why I started the thread below... Do you Got Game? To give us a chance to see how other people approach women... As for divorce, I agree with everyone that if no kids, and you agree on what assets you have, it should take much...just read the fine print as that is what you'll be legally bond to forever... Wish you the best of luck as I know its a tough time...Just keep your head up and get out and have fun...besides...
Did you guys not talk about this before you got married? Seeing as sex and money are generally the two biggest things that cause divorce/marital strain it is always a good idea to discuss philosophies beforehand.
