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  • Responding to an Offer to Settle

    My ex's lawyer sent me an offer to settle. I agree with the general idea around it except for the details in which it's carried out-access details. How do I edit it? Or do I send him my own offer to settle or edit his and send it back?

    I think I recall previously my old lawyer crossed out the parts we couldn't accept and sent the things we do agree with back.....

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    You can do it any way you want. If it is a Word document you can edit it the way you describe, the changes will be crossed out in red and your changes identified. Or you can do it by hand.

    I would say to stay positive, when you make a change recommend as something that will benefit you both, or encourage ongoing open communication, etc. Try to show it as a benefit to the kids. If they turn down the change, put them into a corner where they are refusing change for very obvious selfish reasons. Show a willingness to negotiate on your part. This can all add up if it goes as far as court and one side is seeking costs.

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      He is seeking costs in his response already. Problem too is I filed a contempt motion cause he was not letting me see my son and the judge ordered ME to pay costs...and is saying my motion should be dismissed or postponed till i pay them. I am thinking about appealing that order. It was 3000 for one day and i wasn't being unreasonable. However his lawyer talked right over me. Want to get a lawyer before going to court again for sure....any advice on those issues as well?

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