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chatty
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Is my attorney taking too long?

#785358 - 05/28/12 09:04 PM

This is the first time having to deal with an attorney. I signed a separation agreement that I am requesting through the courts. My attorney filed the paperwork and my husband obtained an attorney. The 30 days from being served his summons was Wednesday, May 23rd. My attorney's office called me and stated he needed an appointment with me. His secretary gave me his next available of Wed, May 30th. Am I being impatient or does my attorney seem non chalant about my case. I have called on other occations and have not got calls back and have had to call them again. The paralegal seems intelligent and she has answered questions for me.
I am just worried as my husband keeps telling me this is going to get very ugly. I do better when I know what to expect in this process. We filed an Divorce from bed and board. Any assistance would be greatly appeciated. We have 2 young children and I have been a self employed from home mother for 14 years/ married for 20. Thanks

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Re: Is my attorney taking too long?

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#785361 - 05/28/12 10:05 PM

Unfortunately proceedings in divorces move at a snails pace. The most common complaint is that lawyers dont return phone calls and are slow. My experience is that every step forward takes 30 days, and there are many steps if the divorce is acrimonious. You are just at the very beginning. Even without much drama you can expect the divorce to drag out for a year. And every time you call your lawyer you will be charged. So try to put all your questions and requests in one letter sent as an email attachment once every couple of weeks. Good luck to you.

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