Love, Money and Kids: Today, we got the bill from our lawyer. She'd recommended taking...

By Toolmaker - 23/08/2018 15:00

Today, we got the bill from our lawyer. She'd recommended taking my common-law wife's ex-husband to court for child support, so we went to court and won. The judge awarded us over $8300! The bill came to $18,000. FML

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By XRP123 - 19/11/2022 02:00

Today, I finished negotiating my divorce with my ex-wife who is a lawyer. I spent more on legal fees than she has made from working in any of the last 5 years. It's hard for a lawyer to make so little in Canada, I'm glad that law degree, which I paid for, saved her so much money in legal fees. I hate all lawyers. Scum. FML

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Sounds iffy

By Anonymous - 02/02/2022 22:59

Today, I spent almost 1000$ on an ex girlfriend, not because I wanted to, I was court ordered. She had her child with a guy who was already married, and told the government that I was the father. This was 2 years after she stole my credit card and maxed it out. FML

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By BrokeAF - 12/08/2018 08:30 - United States - Great Barrington

Today, my ex showed up to pick up our kids in her brand new car. Last month child support doubled my amount because of a paperwork error. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/12/2009 21:14 - United States

Today, my lawyer threatened to sue me because I can't afford his bill, which he sent to me after getting me out of a lawsuit. FML

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You deserved it 37 046

Business is business

By Anonymous - 08/04/2021 23:30 - United Kingdom

Today, my lawyer lied to me about how much of a settlement she won for my workplace accident. I got £20,000, but she lied and kept £55,000 for herself. My lawyer is my wife, and she claims she’s entitled to that money since she’s the one who’s really suffered caring for me during my recovery. FML

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Fight!

By Anonymous - 28/03/2021 08:01

Today, I got a call from the county’s courthouse where I used to live saying I was being sued for fraud and expected in court to defend myself. Apparently, my ex took a loan out in my name and now I get to pay $2300 worth of legal fees and restitution to this loan company. FML

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Fatherlessness

By justagirl - 21/12/2019 14:00

Today, my ex started to talk to me again after 3 years. I've been in an amazing relationship for the last 2 years. She let me know she is taking me to court for child support. I didn't even know I had a kid. FML

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Cough up

By Anonymous - 10/08/2021 18:01

Today, my wife somehow convinced a judge to force me to pay child support for a child that isn’t mine. I recently discovered our son was the result of an affair and not biologically mine, so I divorced her, but the judge is forcing me to keep supporting them financially. FML

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You deserved it 149

By Anonymous - 29/03/2013 05:37 - United States - Mariposa

Today, I found out that the money that my wife claims went into repairing her car engine actually is going towards helping her pay for a divorce. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/03/2012 02:39 - United States - Fredericksburg

Today, I received my first payment of child support from my estranged husband: $50 and a note that said he wouldn't be paying any more. FML

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soulreaper12296 28

Thursday 23 August 2018 18:37

Sounds like you got scammed by your own lawyer.

Charlie Given 26

Thursday 23 August 2018 16:56

Ummm that's bullshit sounds like that lawyer fleeced to you I'd be taking to the Court's that's an outrageous amount 🤔😒😵

Comments

WHSKitty4ever 23

Thursday 23 August 2018 15:56

Common-law is only legally recognized in certain states...

engineerosaurus 26

Thursday 23 August 2018 16:55

That has nothing whatsoever to do with this post.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 23 August 2018 16:59

Evidently, it’s recognized in the OP’s state. You should have asked for enough to cover the legal expenses.

aruden 25

Friday 24 August 2018 17:15

Should have negotiated a commission based fee not hourly.

Charlie Given 26

Thursday 23 August 2018 16:56

Ummm that's bullshit sounds like that lawyer fleeced to you I'd be taking to the Court's that's an outrageous amount 🤔😒😵

what??? 17

Friday 24 August 2018 9:31

you got hosed by the lawyer and next time include lawyer fees and court costs in your complaint next time

soulreaper12296 28

Thursday 23 August 2018 18:37

Sounds like you got scammed by your own lawyer.

Davros 12

Thursday 23 August 2018 19:28

So your lawyer screwed you but won the case? I think this is the textbook definition of getting a reach-around while bent over a barrel.

ARISKomuniszt 24

Friday 24 August 2018 1:39

Your new lawyer is gonna have something to say about this! Maybe even your new new lawyer!

distortedcognition 17

Friday 24 August 2018 3:42

Guess now you know why she recommended it!

tounces7 27

Friday 24 August 2018 8:19

And this is why people hate lawyers.

zuckerburg 21

Friday 24 August 2018 8:43

Things I ask before taking on a lawyer to further my case: How much will it cost? How much will I get out? If the money I get out is less than your cost, what then? Would you be willing to work for a % of the payout? <-- I have never hired a lawyer, but these are the most common sense questions to ask before getting one