WOW... I have no idea what to do or where to begin. ANY advice at all in trying to wade through this would be much appretiated.
Hubby & I seperated in 2002. 2 minor children (8 & 6) Seperated due to domestic violence on his part. We dealt with custody issues while he was still incarcerated for said violence. Me having full custody, with him having no visitation + restraining orders to keep him away from the kids. Because of his incarceration child support was not addressed. Upon serving full 50 month sentence he get's released, moves to Ontario (we're in NB) 1 month after being released he wins lotto 6/49 to the tune of 1.35 million. He has never come forward with any offer of child support.
October 2007, I receieve divorce papers for a "simple" divorce with no financial disclosures. He's not requesting to see the children, nor is he offering support. Papers were sent via regular mail to my parents home in Ont where I havent lived in over 20 years where they were then forwarded on to my old residence & then forwarded on to me.
I havent filed the receipt of the papers because from what I understand he hasnt "served" me properly & won't be able to prove to the courts that I've been served.
Hiring a lawyer is not an option. I've tried they all want huge retainers, which are out of my reach financially (we live below the poverty line) Legal aid in NB has turned me down because its a divorce proceeding, weithor or not I want support. I've tried legal aid in ONT too with again no luck.
Last week a paralegal was calling my parents house to inquire as to why I haven't signed the papers.My father told her he had forwarded tham on to me, but as they don't talk to me, he wouldnt know why. I've tried calling her back 6 times with no luck.
All I want is child support. I know that I'd probably be intitled to more... but I just want for the children & other than the support issue have no problem being divorced to him.
I know that lottery winnings are considered an asset rather than an income, however 1 lawyer I consulted told me that her argument would be if properly invested that money would produce a minimum return of 7% which equals an income of 98,000 per year.
What can I do to protect the interests of my children?
Is there a way I could file something with the courts so that a divorce is not granted in my absence, so that I can attempt to get child support? I am prepared to travel to Ontario if need be to appear in front of a judge for this.
One friend has suggested that I file for divorce with support here in nb based on the argument that the marriage was here. our children were born & reside here, making him travel to here to settle this.
I don't want to come off as sounding like a gold digging ex, but the reality is I don't understand why he can sit there a millionare while I raise our 2 children on 12,000 per year.
Hubby & I seperated in 2002. 2 minor children (8 & 6) Seperated due to domestic violence on his part. We dealt with custody issues while he was still incarcerated for said violence. Me having full custody, with him having no visitation + restraining orders to keep him away from the kids. Because of his incarceration child support was not addressed. Upon serving full 50 month sentence he get's released, moves to Ontario (we're in NB) 1 month after being released he wins lotto 6/49 to the tune of 1.35 million. He has never come forward with any offer of child support.
October 2007, I receieve divorce papers for a "simple" divorce with no financial disclosures. He's not requesting to see the children, nor is he offering support. Papers were sent via regular mail to my parents home in Ont where I havent lived in over 20 years where they were then forwarded on to my old residence & then forwarded on to me.
I havent filed the receipt of the papers because from what I understand he hasnt "served" me properly & won't be able to prove to the courts that I've been served.
Hiring a lawyer is not an option. I've tried they all want huge retainers, which are out of my reach financially (we live below the poverty line) Legal aid in NB has turned me down because its a divorce proceeding, weithor or not I want support. I've tried legal aid in ONT too with again no luck.
Last week a paralegal was calling my parents house to inquire as to why I haven't signed the papers.My father told her he had forwarded tham on to me, but as they don't talk to me, he wouldnt know why. I've tried calling her back 6 times with no luck.
All I want is child support. I know that I'd probably be intitled to more... but I just want for the children & other than the support issue have no problem being divorced to him.
I know that lottery winnings are considered an asset rather than an income, however 1 lawyer I consulted told me that her argument would be if properly invested that money would produce a minimum return of 7% which equals an income of 98,000 per year.
What can I do to protect the interests of my children?
Is there a way I could file something with the courts so that a divorce is not granted in my absence, so that I can attempt to get child support? I am prepared to travel to Ontario if need be to appear in front of a judge for this.
One friend has suggested that I file for divorce with support here in nb based on the argument that the marriage was here. our children were born & reside here, making him travel to here to settle this.
I don't want to come off as sounding like a gold digging ex, but the reality is I don't understand why he can sit there a millionare while I raise our 2 children on 12,000 per year.
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