Episode IV: A New Hope (?)

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Thanks 25yr.

Unfortunately, as stated, money has been a tight issue and as you would know, most L's won't give you the time of day without charging you a 1/2 hour for it. So, I just have to get by for now.

Didn't get a letter from the school, just a confirmation e-mail that they are seeking advisement of the administration. Printed out that, all my bank statements to show payment for the house, all the phoney account info she created and i'll put together what i can.

The judge was really nice when I presented my case. I don't know if he had sympathy for me being the only male there filing a O.O.P. or what, but he gave some of the females issues when they were up there pleading their cases. Also the Advocates were great in getting me to 'unclam' as when I first spoke with them they didn't think the judge would do anything becasue I wouldn't really say much to them and was sort of 'protecting' her. So they straightened me out and fired me up before going to the court room and will be there to do so again.

I still have a overall good vibe about the whole thing, weither she brings a lawyer or not. Who ever she brings has work to do as they are representing a person who assaulted and threatened to kill their husband and father of her children directly in front of them.

And lastely should all else fail and something go awry, I have had the opportunity to show the love for my kids I have not been able to in some time, and at least now they know it's there, it's not just a saying when things get rough, it's real and they know they can count on me to take care of them, and they know they have a place they can come to to get through this difficult enough time for them, without the distractions of constant parties on school nights and being ignored for the glammer effect of a "new love".

No, they know with me, family life can and will go on, minus one.