My lawyer finally drafted up the dissolution of marriage petition and will be filing it with the court to get us a date for our hearing.
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I'm really excited because we've been seperated for close to 2 yrs now and I'd like this all to be behind me. I'm also a little nervous because I've never been to court before. What can I expect?? Ex has not yet retained a lawyer and I'm not even sure if he will. He's too cheap to pay the $3,500 retainer despite the fact that he's making a small fortune each week from his (our) business.
I did hear that our case may go to mediation first. I don't mind because I will have my lawyer with me. What can I expect in court? How long does it typically take to be granted a divorce (after going to court the first time)? I know ex will fight me if he has to give me ANY money at all, can he appeal the ruling? How many times? I'd hate to see this drag on for years. He will appeal child support but will I get cs payments while he is appealing? Will I get my settlement money and then possibly have to pay it back if he wins an appeal?
Forgive me, I know nothing about the court system!
I did hear that our case may go to mediation first. I don't mind because I will have my lawyer with me. What can I expect in court? How long does it typically take to be granted a divorce (after going to court the first time)? I know ex will fight me if he has to give me ANY money at all, can he appeal the ruling? How many times? I'd hate to see this drag on for years. He will appeal child support but will I get cs payments while he is appealing? Will I get my settlement money and then possibly have to pay it back if he wins an appeal?
Forgive me, I know nothing about the court system!