I am anxious about the situation but actually I think my attorney is competent and thorough. She appears to be much more so than my wife's attorney, for example.
What my wife is asking for in her petition seems to be so far out of whack, it is hard to imagine it is realistic. This is why I think her attorney is a bozo. Also her actions (my wife's) indicate that the W and her attorney are not really connected on everything. Like filing the protection order and then immediately backing off.
Who knows, though? Maybe it is standard practice to request something really outrageous (like zero involvement by the other spouse) just to put the respondent on the defensive. Whatever. We'll see what happens in the hearing.
In any case after spending a great deal of time with my attorney over the past couple of days, I have found a new respect for her. I have also spoken to a couple of other attorneys for a second opinion, and for advice, and maybe to consider switching. But so far I am happy with the one I have.
Also I have been getting a great deal of support from family and friends, which I truly appreciate. I am trusting that the judge will see the MLC haze my wife is walking in.
M 43 S14 S13 D11 D7 Divorce final: Jan 2009 Making it up as I go....
