Still no forward movement on my divorce.My soon-to-be-ex recently offered me $600 as a divorce settlement. Yeah, I laughed too!
Now my lawyer wants another $1,000 to continue working on the case. I don’t have $1,000 to give her, and all I can see that the first $1,000 got me was her filing the divorce petition–pretty expensive!
The waiting continues…
My soon-to-be-ex and I have talked on the phone no less than three times in the last week. These have been the most civil–I’d even go so far as to say they were friendly–discussions we’ve had in close to a year. I have to say, it’s been nice.Not only do we share four children, I’ve known “D” for most of my life. I first met him when I was about 10 years old. We grew up in the same town and had some of the same friends.The idea that we may never get along again made me sad. For one thing, it definitely makes things harder on the kids. And, to be completely honest, I’d like to feel that either of us could be comfortable picking up the phone to call and talk about the kids or even to see how the other is doing. I’m not sure how realistic it is to hope for something like that, but time will tell.
As of this moment, it seems we have finally agreed on a settlement. I think I compromised more than he did, but, after almost a year of the divorce process, I’m just really ready to have it over with. To be fair, “D” did give in a little too, so at least I can live with the decision I’ve made.
Hopefully I’ll receive the paperwork soon–and it will be correct! Then it will just be a matter of waiting for the court to approve it and issue the divorce decree! It will be such a relief to have that closure!
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April 12th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Congratulations!!!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I hope all this can be resolved soon. Best of luck!
April 12th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Divorce is never easy.
April 12th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I hope it all gets done and over quickly. I must be a very difficult and stressful process. Good luck! :o)
April 12th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
divorce is never an easy process! emotionally or financially…especially when there are kids involved. it stinks that this has been such a long, drawn out process. i hope that the end is near and you can all go on with your lives!!
xoxo
April 12th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I’m glad you had good conversations this week. I hope everything is resolved soon.
April 12th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
oh wow! this is actually the first time i have visited your blog. and you have a great story to tell. i am sure glad that you and your husband have reached sort of friendly terms. and i sure hope that you will finally be set free. take care and God bless you!
April 13th, 2008 at 7:47 am
I remember reading that post in December. I have enjoyed watching your life evolve over the last several months. You have come a long way, very quickly. It sounds like you and your ex can finally move on with your lives. Congratulations!!!
April 14th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Seems like everything is coming together. I hope everything gets settled soon for you!
April 14th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I’m so glad to hear this. My parents had a pretty decent relationship after their divorce, and I’m so thankful for it. My sister talks to her ex about their son all the time, and she’s lucky because he’s remarried and the new wife isn’t bitter. It’s just so much better for the kids!
April 15th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Finally, the future is looking a lot brighter! Hopefully the little extra compromising on your part will be worth it in the long run. Ugh. Divorce. Yay. Freedom!