Help I think I'm getting divorced

[Oblivian]

Do you understand how your state handles divorce (child support, split of assets, alimony, etc)? It amazes me how many couples agree to divorce before they really understand what divorce entails. Do not start the process until you have a basic idea of what should happen.

 

[Kowboy Karl]

My buddy is going through this

Getting taken to the wood shed by an angry lady

Lawyer up and hold on

 

[45ACP]

Do divorces ever end “well”? Honest question.

Mine did. Honest.

We paid $200 at the court house to file the paper work, she moved out and said if I ever sold the house to give her what I thought was fair. She even let me keep the dog.

We are both much much happier and still keep in touch.

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[Thread]

Sucker for punishment I see.

I am a pessimistic and cynic.

 

[Uber_Noober]

Welcome to Sherdog marriage counselling.

Please take a seat over there.

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If that was Sherdog’s counseling office there would be a Brazzers logo in the corner, so I’ve been told during my research projects.

 

[nostradumbass]

Lube up, you're about to get fucked.

 

[kahiljabroni]

I'm surprised everyone is so quick to say get a lawyer. Almost everyone I know that used a lawyer in their divorce regretted it. If you're fighting over millions then it makes sense but if we're talking 100k-300k or less of total assets it's a bad move imo. Lawyers like to pump up both sides about their rights and they have no incentive to get it settled quickly.

You should sit down and negotiate everything then hire one lawyer to finalize it

 

[Oblivian]

I'm surprised everyone is so quick to say get a lawyer. Almost everyone I know that used a lawyer in their divorce regretted it. If you're fighting over millions then it makes sense but if we're talking 100k-300k or less of total assets it's a bad move imo. Lawyers like to pump up both sides about their rights and they have no incentive to get it settled quickly.

You should sit down and negotiate everything then hire one lawyer to finalize it

Agreed. Earlier I mentioned that understand the laws on divorce in his state first. In my state, everything is pretty much a formula. If there aren't custody issues or unusual circumstances, anyone should be able to figure out the split of assets (and equalization payment) as well as child support. Actually, the county will do the child support worksheet for you.

 

[SaucyJack]

I’m currently separated but my situation is very different from yours. For one thing, we both make nearly the same amount of money, with her earning slightly more so I’m worried about the financial situation. That’s gonna be a real issue for you.

All I can say is talk with her. You gotta be honest with each other and lay it all out. Over the past few months I’ve really learned the value of being open about myself with others.

 

[Rygu]

This thread is reinforcing my thankfulness at never getting married.

 

[SaucyJack]

I been married, divorced, and back with the same ex-wife. Ask me anything

How long were you divorced? What changed to make you go back with each other and how are things today?

 

[neverwas]

I’m currently separated but my situation is very different from yours. For one thing, we both make nearly the same amount of money, with her earning slightly more so I’m worried about the financial situation. That’s gonna be a real issue for you.

All I can say is talk with her. You gotta be honest with each other and lay it all out. Over the past few months I’ve really learned the value of being open about myself with others.

he already said the bitch is dishonest with money. what makes you think she's gonna be honest about anything? especially when it comes to her getting dollar out of him. he's gonna get the greatest anal sex he's ever had, trouble is its gonna be him getting his wallet extracted via his ass.

 

[Midnighter]

Mine did. Honest.

We paid $200 at the court house to file the paper work, she moved out and said if I ever sold the house to give her what I thought was fair. She even let me keep the dog.

We are both much much happier and still keep in touch.

IB4 idontbelieveyou.gif

Pics?

I been married, divorced, and back with the same ex-wife. Ask me anything

Why?

 

[blaseblah]

She's really dishonest with money and makes next to nothing at her job, so whenever I let her have my card I only get it back when I throw a fit because I discover it's in the red with a bunch of overdraft fees, etc....

You're going to lose half your income because you picked her.

 

[IloveTHIS]

Divorces should be so simple

look at tax records and see over the 10 years they were together, it looks like party A made 65% of income and party B made 35% of income.

party A leaves with 65% of assets

 

[SaucyJack]

he already said the bitch is dishonest with money. what makes you think she's gonna be honest about anything? especially when it comes to her getting dollar out of him. he's gonna get the greatest anal sex he's ever had, trouble is its gonna be him getting his wallet extracted via his ass.

I think it’s worth trying to talk. Many issues with people can be solved by honestly talking it out instead of forming your own story about the other person’s thoughts and motivations then stubbornly sticking to it, as people tend to do.

 

[sideboob]

1) Sell everything you have
2) Launder the money into an offshore account
3) ???
4) Fuck yeah I'm a free man!

LOL this. Stash as much of your stuff outside the house as you can (self-storage, trusted friend, etc). A buddy of mine went thru a bad one and while he was staying with friends during the worst of it she sold a bunch of his stuff, including some valuable collectibles.....

 

[sideboob]

Make it look like an elaborate accident involving 2 bears, a seal, chinese finger traps, a nail gun and a ball of yarn.

Saw that on an episode of American Greed! Don't even bother if you don't have a ball of yarn....

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

Divorces should be so simple

look at tax records and see over the 10 years they were together, it looks like party A made 65% of income and party B made 35% of income.

party A leaves with 65% of assets

Except that’s not how matrimonial property law works. Unless you’ve got a prenup, it’s 50/50 split regardless of contribution or legal ownership (ie. who’s name an asset is in).

 

[Fedorgasm]

Divorces should be so simple

look at tax records and see over the 10 years they were together, it looks like party A made 65% of income and party B made 35% of income.

party A leaves with 65% of assets

No. As much as I despise how men get fucked over, this would not be fair to a woman that gave up her career to stay at home with the kids.

I make 100% of our income, so in my situation my wife would get zero assets.

I think it's fair that she gets half the stuff you accumulated while together. I only have a problem with it when they try to get more than half.

Also alimony that never ends is super unfair. I don't mind paying her for a few years while she goes to school or something, so that she can get her career on track, but at some point the gravy train has to end.

I'd be okay with paying my wife alimony for ten years, and it decreases by 10% from the original amount each year. That way she can adjust to being self sufficient, and it gives me a light at the end of my tunnel so I don't go crazy and murder-suicide.