Ok, talked to an atty today. Just called to set up an appointment and was put through immediately. Talked about the basics. Have a consult scheduled for Friday at noon with him and two others in the office. He has worked with people in the film industry so he knows how residuals and royalties work. He also said that unless stbx is hiding money I won't be destitute.
I am gathering financial docs that represent things now and he wants to see what things looked like in July. No problem. He also suggested I secure my "evidence" so I'm burning a cd of those photos and sending it off to my BFF. I am putting together questions. Lots of questions. He said that luckily stbx seems good with mediation (he'd hoped for that in July when he left) which makes things much easier.
He suggested I not tell stbx that I'm getting professional advice. To go to the meeting with H to gather information and to listen, just as you all suggested. He stated his firm is not interested in starting burning fires but are more solution oriented which ends up making the client happier and it's often less expensive.
What do you all think?
Still more to look at, of course but for a first lawyer call, I feel better.
UR, I have a few things I can sell. I'm not sure where to begin with that but yes.
I got an email from that one job I really want. It's highly irregular but basically it says there were 300 applicants, I am among the applicants still being considered but other applicants have been selected for the first round of interviews. If they feel the need to interview additional people, I may be contacted.
WHA?
So strange but I'll keep hopeful. I am perfect for this job. Not many people know photoshop the way I do... Anyway... Hopeful.
Also, my closest living relative lives in Boston (little bro). I have no relationship with my parents. I have an elderly aunt in Delaware and my older brother lives in Ireland. Yeah. I'm pretty alone.
