Hey everyone. I really need help. A few months ago, I filed for a separation and divorce with my husband.(we have been married for a short time) The thing is, I don't know what I need to do, ask for, what the waiting period is,....? My lawyer really isn't that helpful-he tells me that I will probably hear from my husband before I do (which doesn't sound too promising since him and I are not talking and all my emails are blocked). I don't even know how to reach him-he packed up and left, sold his business (lied to me and said he was filing for bankruptcy), bought a house. He took everything-literally-because he is such a classy guy. I used to work for him-sort of. I did everything for him-ran his business, set up speaking engagements, did his promotions and marketing-plus kept house and everything else with that-while he ate and played golf. The reason I say "sort of"-is because he never payed me. He didn't pay me but set up like he did so that he could write me off(he said that my payment were the clothes or dinner he bought me the odd time). I wasn't around last year to work for him (away)-and he filed my taxes and wrote me off without my knowing-I don't even have a copy of them-he has everything of mine including important documents. In addition to not being payed, I am on my own without anything now (because I am a student). I asked for a small amount of compensation in the papers (because of all of my past work, me as a tax write -off,...I am hardly asking for any money)-but he is even refusing to give me a penny (he had originally verbally agreed though).
I just don't know what my rights are-if I am entitled to anything, any support at the present time, how this all works? (will he not sign anything and wait me out because he knows i don't have money and thus, can't fight him?) The separation papers asked for the small settlement but I don't know why it wasn't put into the divorce papers instead (because he won't sign the separation agreement-and I at least want that done). My lawyer said something about "should we go to court"? I don't know-I don't know why he's asking me because I don't know what that means and what that is going to do.
I really know nothing about any of the procedures, and I am feeling very angry that he has taken complete advantage of me our entire relationship and now he's trying to screw me over more. (I don't even know if he can do more to me?) Please, if any of you can help me, I would love to hear from you, because I really am hurting and vulnerable right now. Thank you.
I just don't know what my rights are-if I am entitled to anything, any support at the present time, how this all works? (will he not sign anything and wait me out because he knows i don't have money and thus, can't fight him?) The separation papers asked for the small settlement but I don't know why it wasn't put into the divorce papers instead (because he won't sign the separation agreement-and I at least want that done). My lawyer said something about "should we go to court"? I don't know-I don't know why he's asking me because I don't know what that means and what that is going to do.
I really know nothing about any of the procedures, and I am feeling very angry that he has taken complete advantage of me our entire relationship and now he's trying to screw me over more. (I don't even know if he can do more to me?) Please, if any of you can help me, I would love to hear from you, because I really am hurting and vulnerable right now. Thank you.
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