I spent more than 12 years going through a highly contentious divorce. I am a wealth of information about the process after having 4 lawyers and then representing myself the past 2 1/2 years through a 2nd trial, oral arguments, motion writing, filing numerous documents, appearing in the Appellate Court in Brooklyn for an oral argument and learning how the process works and how the court works when you are in a highly contentious high conflict divorce. I am not giving legal advice. I will help you navigate the overwhelming process. I will teach you how to avoid wracking up unnecessary legal fees. Doesn't matter if you are rich or poor. I have spoken to women who have called me for advice who were extraordinarily wealthy and I have spoken to people I met at the Courthouse over the close to 100 days I spent in the Nassau Matrimonial Court. One day sitting next to me on the bench outside one of the court rooms was a women in tears. This is a not an uncommon scenario. She was a newly retired nurse. Owned her home and was being manipulated by her lawyer and her ex and his lawyer. The process is miserable. I have spoken to men too. A friend who was a stay at home Dad raising his two sons and his wife was an attorney. There are many scenarios. Please feel free to share my contact info with anyone who I may be able to help. My particular situation was not common - but the process in general is very difficult - it’s most difficult because many lawyers don’t explain all the nuance when you are in litigation. They say less than 5% of divorce cases go to trial and less than 2% actually complete a trial. I went through two trials. More than 60 days between the two trials. I know how it all works. Patience and a calm resolve was the only way I eventually got through it all successfully. Maybe a book one day, maybe a movie....... For now I hope my knowledge and experience can help you emotionally and also save money in the process.
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I understand. Individuals need an advocate who is not working for a law firm or the court system, but someone who can guide them through the process, warning them of what to watch out for and how to protect and prepare themselves. It is what a divorce attorney is supposed to do but, like doctors or other professionals who get paid based on their fees, and for other reasons, the pitfalls are not identified. All that could happen, could go wrong and often does go wrong makes it that much more stressful when it isn't explained up front. Knowing in advance, from someone who has been through it themselves, would be invaluable. ZH