Thought I'd post my recent experience as there are so many bad stories about lousy lawyers that we read about.
For those of you who do not know, my ex takes me to court 1 - 2 times a year. He tries to get spousal support ended or varied. He has done this since 2010. Since our separation in 2009 I was fortunate to be represented by an excellent young lawyer. In 2015 I had hoped that the litigation would end. In our divorce agreement (2010) we had agreed upon a step-down SS followed by a review. This all took place and throughout the past 6 years my ex has taken me to court continually.
I officially became self-represented in 2015 following what we hoped would be my ex's last 'kick at the can' in eliminating SS. I was not in the same Province the last time there was a major review. My lawyer represented me then. I actually have not been physically in court with my ex since 2013.
So my ex last Spring decides to try again. I now live in another location. He stumbles but manages to get the attention of the judge of the local jurisdiction I live in. He is unsuccessful. Again.
Just last month my ex filed a new application. How did I know? He didn't serve me in accordance with the rules. My former lawyer happened to notice my name on the court docket one day when he was at court. My former lawyer attended, on my behalf that very afternoon. The matter was adjourned (ex was supposed to serve me in accordance with the rules - which never happened).
I decided to not respond to anything. I am truly tired of everything. I thought that if he was successful then I would hear about it eventually through one of the spiteful/gleeful emails his g/f loves to send to me.
So today my dear former lawyer took it upon himself to attend court just to make sure that things were handled properly. After meeting with the other lawyer the matter was withdrawn. Done. Finished.
My former lawyer, who lives many, many miles from me and with whom I have not seen for several years, showed dedication and professionalism. I am truly grateful to him for watching my back.
I hope you find a good lawyer who really, truly watches out for your best interests.
For those of you who do not know, my ex takes me to court 1 - 2 times a year. He tries to get spousal support ended or varied. He has done this since 2010. Since our separation in 2009 I was fortunate to be represented by an excellent young lawyer. In 2015 I had hoped that the litigation would end. In our divorce agreement (2010) we had agreed upon a step-down SS followed by a review. This all took place and throughout the past 6 years my ex has taken me to court continually.
I officially became self-represented in 2015 following what we hoped would be my ex's last 'kick at the can' in eliminating SS. I was not in the same Province the last time there was a major review. My lawyer represented me then. I actually have not been physically in court with my ex since 2013.
So my ex last Spring decides to try again. I now live in another location. He stumbles but manages to get the attention of the judge of the local jurisdiction I live in. He is unsuccessful. Again.
Just last month my ex filed a new application. How did I know? He didn't serve me in accordance with the rules. My former lawyer happened to notice my name on the court docket one day when he was at court. My former lawyer attended, on my behalf that very afternoon. The matter was adjourned (ex was supposed to serve me in accordance with the rules - which never happened).
I decided to not respond to anything. I am truly tired of everything. I thought that if he was successful then I would hear about it eventually through one of the spiteful/gleeful emails his g/f loves to send to me.
So today my dear former lawyer took it upon himself to attend court just to make sure that things were handled properly. After meeting with the other lawyer the matter was withdrawn. Done. Finished.
My former lawyer, who lives many, many miles from me and with whom I have not seen for several years, showed dedication and professionalism. I am truly grateful to him for watching my back.
I hope you find a good lawyer who really, truly watches out for your best interests.
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