A typical motion is between 1-3K. I have used several of them. They suck and waste time, effort, moeny and further erode any co-parenting. But, unfortunately that's the way it goes. You can represent yourself (family law is designed for the layman... right).
I am not sure, but judges are reluctant to change custody or access on a motion. A trial is about 52 weeks away.
Lawyers will waste money faster than the Leafs are sinking to the bottom of their division. Letters, letters and more letters. Each one costs about $200. And for what. Nothing. My advice: don't send anymore letters. Stop playing th game. Stop talking to the lawyer unless you are doing an action for you (e.g. filing a motion). Simply take her court and that's that. You are going to waste up to 40K anyway. Might as well get right to the point.
I am wondering though, what is the agreement? That might weight heavily against you. Like most fathers, you probably signed something with a gun to your head (i.e. I'll give you 5 days access a month, but I want sole-custody... or I'll give your 5 days a month, but I want 30% more CS than the table amount)). Very standard. I see it ALL the time. We need these laws reformed.
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