Going off to see a lawyer this afternoon about suing the ex for child support. She's finally given up any pretense of mothering and won't be taking him for the summer, leaving me with a weighty full-time child care bill. Wish me well!
In related news, my old lawyer was apparently 'promoted' to judge. Fortunately, her associate is still there and will be handling the case. Incidentally, anyone want to front me retainer money?
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
My uncle did that two years ago and was succesfull.
He got custody of my youngest cousin of his back in '01. However, he continued to pay child support to his ex for the child from '01 - '05 even though HE had custody.
He went through the long process, and was awarded back child support, and also was able to stop paying.
It's a long process, but worth it.
He got custody of my youngest cousin of his back in '01. However, he continued to pay child support to his ex for the child from '01 - '05 even though HE had custody.
He went through the long process, and was awarded back child support, and also was able to stop paying.
It's a long process, but worth it.
Good luck. If nothing else, you can sacrifice a few rabbits to the Gods of Favorable Court Decisions.
Didn't the ex pull something similar to this last year as well?
Didn't the ex pull something similar to this last year as well?
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
You realize this will probably end any chance the two of you might still have one more roll in the hay. Just making sure you've thought of all the consequences.
Good luck.
Good luck.
If I had the $$ to give I would, I currently wish I had 2500 for my retainer as well. Child Support Enforcement did just make me happy recently, confiscated his and his new wife's tax return. 
Demea wrote:
Didn't the ex pull something similar to this last year as well?
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
Demea wrote:
Didn't the ex pull something similar to this last year as well?
And calling him on his birthday.
I'm not bitter.
How do you feel about that, Flea? This means that you're in the full-time mommy role. I know you've said that you enjoy Jr., but this is... kinda big.
Also, when is the wedding?
Also, when is the wedding?
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
No way for you to do the paperwork yourself Joph? Most courts have a self-help seminar, etc. and if yours is pretty straight forward, you should be able to do it.
Thumbelyna Quick Hands wrote:
No way for you to do the paperwork yourself Joph?
Not tat I *want* to spend the money but I really do feel better doing it this way and making sure everything is done correctly.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jesus I hate hearing these divorce cases...
LurkinAround wrote:
Jesus I hate hearing these divorce cases...
It's not a divorce case (to my knowledge) and if you read the OP, it's about support.
LurkinAround wrote:
Jesus I hate hearing these divorce cases...
So don't lurk then.
Anyway for you to approach her and speak with her about sharing the summer expenses without going to Court? That may bite you later though.
Sorry to hear it's come to this Joph, but honestly, it sounds like staying with you and Flea is the more stable home environment. I hope it goes as "cleanly" as possible.
Nexa
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
Demea wrote:
How do you feel about that, Flea? This means that you're in the full-time mommy role. I know you've said that you enjoy Jr., but this is... kinda big.
She talks a lot about wanting to see him, but it's less than a buck to mail him a card and she's never even bothered to do that.
I guess what I feel in a nutshell is horrid sadness and regret that I didn't birth him, and that someday he may feel even an iota of hurt because of her.
Good luck Joph. Take her for all she's worth. Monatarily that is as her value as a human being does not appear to be that high.
Thankfully Joph Jr. has people (Flea) that care more than mommy does.
Edited, May 17th 2007 11:01am by Natdatilgnome
Thankfully Joph Jr. has people (Flea) that care more than mommy does.
Edited, May 17th 2007 11:01am by Natdatilgnome
Thumbelyna Quick Hands wrote:
Anyway for you to approach her and speak with her about sharing the summer expenses without going to Court? That may bite you later though.
I'm not even asking this time around and sparing myself her sob story about why she can't help and cutting directly to the chase. I figure it's better to just get it in writing before a judge rather than rely on her promises.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
If the only issue is child support, you may be able to go directly through the District Attorney Child Support Services and not have to retain a private attorney. Check into that.
Good luck, Joph. Sorry the Jr. has such a **** poor momma. That blows. 
What's bred in the bone will not out of the flesh.
A thought that I'm thinking you've already thunk:
Is it preferable, at this point, that she just drop out of his life altogether? If so, is there any concern that suing her will result in her opting to become more "present" rather than shelling out the cash? How would you feel if that were to happen?
Nexa
Is it preferable, at this point, that she just drop out of his life altogether? If so, is there any concern that suing her will result in her opting to become more "present" rather than shelling out the cash? How would you feel if that were to happen?
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
Good luck!
Here in the dying state of Michigan being the dad is a curse and winning anything that has to do with kids is damn near impossible.
Hope things are different there and it doesn't take 5 years for you.
Here in the dying state of Michigan being the dad is a curse and winning anything that has to do with kids is damn near impossible.
Hope things are different there and it doesn't take 5 years for you.
Nexa wrote:
A thought that I'm thinking you've already thunk:
Is it preferable, at this point, that she just drop out of his life altogether?
Is it preferable, at this point, that she just drop out of his life altogether?
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Let us know how it goes! Good luck!
Nexa
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
Nexa wrote:
If so, is there any concern that suing her will result in her opting to become more "present" rather than shelling out the cash? How would you feel if that were to happen?
Edit: nm, it's none of my damn business, haha, good luck!
Nexa
Edited, May 17th 2007 2:43pm by Nexa
Nexa
Edited, May 17th 2007 2:43pm by Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
In related news, my old lawyer was apparently 'promoted' to judge. Fortunately, her associate is still there and will be handling the case. Incidentally, anyone want to front me retainer money?
Pro se, baby. You're a bright guy, how complex could the child support probate laws possible be in Illinois?
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