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Money/attorney issues

My husband and I have been married for three years...we got married really quickly and when I was 21 and he was 22. It seems as if we have grown apart as we have gotten older. We moved from San Diego, where my entire family is, to Memphis, where his family is. I have tried to adjust and things are just starting to come together for me. Anyways, he has decided that he wants a divorce- that he will never be happy with me and less than 24 hours later he is online filling out paperwork. I asked if we could try a separation first- he said it would make no difference. I am so lost, have no idea what to do- we bought a house a year ago- got a new car three months ago- and although we can afford it, we dont really have any savings. If I am not with him, I truly see no point in being here, so I think that I am going to have to go home to San Diego. I just have no idea how this all works. He doesnt want to go through an attorney- we really cant afford it- so he is trying to do it all by himself. We arent going to argue over anything- if he wants the house, he really can have it...I am just wondering what people have done that have been through this and dont have the money to go on by themselves? Did you have to take out a loan? Literally I have nothing- and I have a big car payment. I am a college student so hes the one that has been making most of the money. Do I need to get an attorney? I am honestly incredibly clueless...I never thought I would have to go through  this, and although I dont think he will change his mind- I am still holding on to some sort of hope that he will- and I know that thinking is going to get me crushed. Help?

by Kackerman318    2 Posts   
Posted on 4/27/2008 4:41 PM    
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You need to contact your family back home and borrow money for an attorney - I realize you are feeling pretty devistated, but that doesn't mean you walk away without what is legally yours.

If they won't help you, then you can go to the court clerk and apply for legal aid. You do not divorce without your own representation - it doesn't matter if he wants to go it on his own, you need to make sure your rights are protected - it is the difference between handling it maturely, or not.

If your name is on the mortgage, you are entitled to half of the equity in the home, not that there will be much, but still - if he wants the house, he needs to buy you out of your share before you sign it over to him.

 

You may want to consider getting rid of your current car and getting something more economical.

Also discuss with him the fact that since he moved you out there - he needs to be responsible for getting you home.


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by spaznskitz   2603 Posts
Posted on 4/28/2008 4:10 AM
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wow baby girl,, go to www.findlaw.com and look thru the lawyer listings for your state (Tennessee)..Most lawyers have a free consultation & based on what you discuss will determine if you need to get a lawyer to help you.. if so, check to see it fhere is a legal clinic type law firm, low rates and they do just as much as the high powered ones do.. 
My instinct tells me there is more to this decision to get a divorce all of the sudden.... look at your "red warning flags ie mysterious cell phone calls, unexplained absences or being mia for no apparent reason)... you have clues, go find them..good luck!
by karomelkitty   30 Posts
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