I agree with BL42 that you’d only need a small bump in maintenance (e.g., 50gbp/month) over the current proposal to make a 2100gbp barrister worthwhile. Money over time adds up!
True.
Originally Posted by CWarrior
Is 2100gbp a good price? Call 2-3 other barristers nearby who either friends recommend or have many good Yelp reviews and compare their estimates.
My Lawyer gave me a few choices and I looked their credentials up. They varied from 1,500 - 2,100 - the highest price one being the best for my particular case.
Originally Posted by CWarrior
Should you bother with court? Hopefully you’re going there because their attorney offered $a/month, your attorney countered with $b/month (the amount they expect the court would award) and your stbxw declined.
Yes, that's right. Me: 2,079/mnth, Her: 600/mnth. At this stage I'd be happy with just covering the bills let alone anything else at around 1,600.
Originally Posted by CWarrior
If the difference between $a and $b is $50+/mo, going to court should be a win. I hope with your attorney you’re talking $$$ and odds, and only using vague terms like “good case” with us.
No, not really. I have asked the question and she says that I have a very good case but can't guarantee anything.
Originally Posted by CWarrior
Worry about $$$ for smiley, not $$$ for attorney vs stbxw. Let them worry about themselves? (:
Yeah, it's just that a friend of mine keep saying that lawyers will suck me dry and that's how it feels. However he doesn't offer any other comment which can make it frustrating as he basically gives me the impression of "don't do that", but then not offering any other viewpoint.
About your mechanics - I had the same problem a few years back with my wheel sensor. Got quoted over £100 ($140) to replace it. Got one online for £10 ($14?) and did it myself
M(55), W(45) BD1: Apr-2011, BD2: 23-May-21, NC (15 June '21) Divorce Filed (16 July '21) --- When you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, you need to trust it's there.
