I am going self-rep until I find a new lawyer in Halifax and I am scared.
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I haven't done it, but it seems a lot of people have. Read up as much as you can and prepare. There is some good stuff to read at the top in the first forum:
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It has been two weeks since I heard that I was being taking to Court - why, I have no idea as discussed in my previous posts.
I have tried to communicate with my ex - that didn't work out well. I tried to communicate with my ex's lawyer - no response. I tried to communicate with the Court Officer - rude response. Forget that.
The Court did go back and ask for information and I asked the Court to ask for additional information as well. So I am wondering where I no longer have a lawyer and don't qualify for legal aid, who do I contact to see if the date has been set down.
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If everyone has your address you will be notified. If you don't have enough time to prepare your response you can attend court at the specified time and request a continuance. Keep documentation to prove when you received notice.
How do you know you are being "taken to court"? I'd ignore it until you are legally served notice.
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Sent through previous lawyer
It was sent through previous lawyer. I have tried to explain to both my ex, his lawyer and the Court that I am completely willing to negotiate if they come to the table with honesty; but, I guess my ex and his new wife are determined to take me to Court. Oh well!!! I am seriously stupid when it comes to this s**t!!!
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Well you have to get your shit together. File your defense or hire a lawyer to do it for you. IF you go to Provincial Court of Ontario under forms you can see what forms you have to fill out and file (as well as who you have to file with). Very straightforward. So you have 3 choices: a) retain a lawyer, b) fill out forms yourself, or c) do nothing which essentially means you agree with your ex.
Playing a victim, or stupid, or overwhelmed will get you no where. Sounds like negotiating time is over and they want resolution.
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Originally posted by arabian View PostWell you have to get your shit together. File your defense or hire a lawyer to do it for you. IF you go to Provincial Court of Ontario under forms you can see what forms you have to fill out and file (as well as who you have to file with). Very straightforward. So you have 3 choices: a) retain a lawyer, b) fill out forms yourself, or c) do nothing which essentially means you agree with your ex.
Playing a victim, or stupid, or overwhelmed will get you no where. Sounds like negotiating time is over and they want resolution.
All my paperwork and I don't appreciate having to take the day off of work to do it.
Hopefully I will get somewhere. Seriously it is time for them to move on and stop clinging to me by taking me into Court every six months.
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My ex and his girlfriend spend much of their leisure time plotting and planning for upcoming useless litigation against me. I often wonder what they would have to talk about if we weren't divorced! I think my lawyer is actually finding it all quite humorous as the last time met up at court they shared a few laughs together. My ex is so stupid I think he assumes my lawyer just likes him! Of course my lawyer likes him - he makes lots of money off of his stupidity.
Maybe your ex will start a new family or something to keep em occupied - you can only wish! [IN MY OPINION]
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It's pretty stupid isn't it? My ex has a a new life, new girlfriend, and you would think he'd have better places to spend his money than with a lawyer. In my case I think he just didn't get hit with enough legal bills. Well that's going to change real soon. We're talking down-payment for a house type of legal bills. Totally stupid. Total case of I TOLD YOU SO.
[IN MY OPINION]
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Originally posted by arabian View PostIt's pretty stupid isn't it? My ex has a a new life, new girlfriend, and you would think he'd have better places to spend his money than with a lawyer. In my case I think he just didn't get hit with enough legal bills. Well that's going to change real soon. We're talking down-payment for a house type of legal bills. Totally stupid. Total case of I TOLD YOU SO.
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My former lawyer didn't want the legal fees and told me not to contact him unless it was essential. even though the Court and MEPS was contacting me to contact him. I had to remind him of the same thing over and over. This is my ex's second lawyer. Have a feeling he will move on from her soon too.Last edited by atlanticcanadian; 07-17-2012, 08:35 PM.
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My ex had bogus tax returns and had filed it in court as well. I do know CRA was watching him closely. Ex's girlfriend tried desperately to sic CRA on me (I was contacted) but I have nothing to hide so she ended up looking really stupid, and non-credible to them in the end. She ended up eating most of the dust she kicked up as my ex had to file an adjusted return. Karma.
A lawyer not wanting legal fees? How unusual.
My ex has been through 4 lawyers so far. Yawn. I'm sure he's onto a new one soon. Think I'll start a thread asking people about the most bizarre retainer arrangements they've heard about. I'm sure my ex has something "creative" going on as he is an undischarged bankrupt.
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Originally posted by arabian View PostWell you have to get your shit together. File your defense or hire a lawyer to do it for you. IF you go to Provincial Court of Ontario under forms you can see what forms you have to fill out and file (as well as who you have to file with). Very straightforward. So you have 3 choices: a) retain a lawyer, b) fill out forms yourself, or c) do nothing which essentially means you agree with your ex.
Playing a victim, or stupid, or overwhelmed will get you no where. Sounds like negotiating time is over and they want resolution.
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