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Just curious but who is 'they' that you keep referring to? Have you tried seeking legal aid?
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'they' is my ex.
I originally started with the idea of legal aid. My ex is a lawyer and I knew I was in for a battle and decided to get a lawyer for the case conference and associated paperwork. Now I seriously wonder if this was a good idea.
At this point however, it seems I'm no farther ahead than when I started. Financially I'm way behind. My lawyer has suggested legal aid.
Mediation was a loss. Four lawyers and myself. It was there that I lost all faith in any kind of just settlement. They all suggested a little too forcefully that the courts were worse.
Does a clear written offer, made personally and not by my lawyer count? Because this would make 2 more than reasonable offers.
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It can get tricky if you are seeking spousal support or there are claims of undue hardship or if income is going to be imputed, because all of these are arguable.
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This is the root of the problem. My ex is claiming hardship; and imputing income has become a major issue. At one point they insisted on a monthly review of my income in order to have child and spousal support adjusted.
I am seeking spousal support to get myself on my feet and employed full time. On top of which they are only willing to settle joint property with an RRSP rollover that will be frozen until I am 65.